1st Annual Apple Festival Memorial Run

1st Annual Apple Festival Memorial Run

Join us as we run, walk, and remember at the 1st Annual Apple Festival Memorial 5K, held in loving memory of Ryan Simpson. Ryan was just 16 years old, preparing to enter his junior year at Morgan County R-II High School, when his life was tragically taken in a motor vehicle accident on June 6, 2025. A dedicated and talented athlete, Ryan poured his heart into football, wrestling, track, and cross country. This event is more than a race — it’s a celebration of Ryan’s life, his passion for athletics, and the way he brought people together. The 5K course welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, with every stride helping to continue Ryan’s legacy. All proceeds from the race will go to the Ryan Simpson Memorial Fund, supporting causes and opportunities that reflect the values and spirit Ryan lived by. Come run for Ryan. Come run with heart.

• Apple Festival Memorial 5k Run: $35, 8:00AM CDT, Registration ends October 3, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
• Apple Festival Memorial 5k Walk: $35, 7:45AM CDT, Registration ends October 3, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
• Apple Festival Memorial 5k Virtual Race: $35, Registration ends October 3, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT