Join us for the 2022 Spook Hill Cider & Wine Run!
Saturday, October 15, historic Burkittsville, Maryland
The Spook Hill Cider & Wine 4 Mile Run's rolling, loop course stays primarily within the confines of the historic town of Burkittsville, MD. You will run up the gentle incline of legendary Spook Hill before turning off of the asphalt for a loop through the Boordy Winery Vineyard on the west end of town. While running through the vineyard, you'll be treated to splendid views of South Mountain, painted with its first hint fall color. Running through the Historic Union Cemetery and farmland owned by South Mountain Creamery in the center of town, participants are treated to sweeping views of the surrounding bucolic countryside. A loop through the Distillery Lane Ciderworks orchard on the east end of town brings you to the home stretch.
This is a fall race not to be missed as the scenery is second to none!
SWAG: We will again be offering a race-branded wine glass and finisher's medal (in design phase at this time).
Post-run, hit the Spook Hill Wine Tasting Trail: Our generous participating wineries are all in for 2021. Your race bib will have ticket stubs that can be redeemed at each participating winery. Coupon specials are good from race day through November and are subject to change. Must be 21 or older to redeem (except at the Little Red Barn). *All specials/hours listed below subject to change
DLC - Located across the street from our race hq: $5 off of your $25+ purchase. Open after Spook Hill wraps up.
Buy your DLC tasting passport in advance and save over the cost of purchasing at the door. Your tasting passport is your golden ticket to taste ten farm-to-glass, DLC hard ciders. From sparkling, to still and oak aged, you'll sample the best of our specialty ciders in your own DLC souvenir cider glass. You'll also enjoy a day full of activities and fun demonstrations.
Antietam Creek Vineyards - Two tastings (or flights) for the price of one. (Opens at noon.)
Orchid Cellar - Half-off a tasting flight. (Opens at 11:00)
Willow Oaks - Buy one, get one on flight of four. (Opens at 10:00)
Boordy Vineyards - Boordy is anticipated to be in Burkittsville again this year! They will be featuring wines made with grapes grown in their South Mountain vineyard (Albarino, Rose, South Mountain Red and Ruby Port).
Little Red Barn Ice Cream Cafe - Free "kids sized" cone or cup for showing your bib on race day. (Opens at 11:00)
Rest assured that we will ensure that we meet or exceed official coronavirus mitigation protocols put forth by local, state, and federal entities. Race-day COVID mitigation procedures, if any, will be relayed to volunteers and participants via email the week preceding the event.
Experience for yourself in-person why we were again ranked one of the top fall runs in the country by
Runners World Magazine.
Register via RunSignUp.com
2022 field limited to 500 in-person registrants.
Pre-Race registration fee schedule for in-person and virtual events:
$30 - Registrants 1-100
$33 - Registrants 101-199
$35 - Registrants 201-299
$38 - Registrants 301-399
$40 - Registrants 401-499
Race Day: $45 (if bibs remain)
Race Day Schedule:
0700 - Participants begin arriving, packet pickup opens
0815 - Packet pickup closes
0830 - Race starts from E. Main St.
0945 - Course closed.
Note: No refunds/exchanges/event swaps after 9/15/2022 for any reason. No dogs or strollers permitted.
For the latest updates, information and sponsor specials,"like" our Facebook page.
2022 field limited to 500 in-person registrants.
Pre-Race registration fee schedule for in-person and virtual events:
$30 - Registrants 1-100
$33 - Registrants 101-199
$35 - Registrants 201-299
$38 - Registrants 301-399
$40 - Registrants 401-499
Race Day: $45 (if bibs remain)
Race Day Schedule:
0700 - Participants begin arriving, packet pickup opens
0815 - Packet pickup closes
0830 - Race starts from E. Main St.
0945 - Course closed.
Note: No refunds/exchanges/event swaps after 9/15/2022 for any reason. No dogs or strollers permitted.
For the latest updates, information and sponsor specials,"like" our Facebook page.
National Acclaim: In 2014, the Spook Hill Cider & Wine 4 Mile Run gained national attention with Competitor.com naming us a "Must Do" fall race in the Mid-Atlantic region!
Spook Hill appeared in the October 2015 edition of
Runner's World magazine, in the Races & Places feature.
Also in 2015, Fleet Feet Sports in Baltimore ranked us the
#1 October race to do in Maryland!
Again in 2018, Runners World ranked us 2nd of 15 Great Halloween Runs in the Country!
Spook Hill appeared in the October 2015 edition of
Runner's World magazine, in the Races & Places feature.
Also in 2015, Fleet Feet Sports in Baltimore ranked us the
#1 October race to do in Maryland!
Again in 2018, Runners World ranked us 2nd of 15 Great Halloween Runs in the Country!
Here is an unsolicited email from a 3 year Spook Hill participant:
"This run is without a doubt, the most delightful little race in Maryland. Thank you so, so much for a wonderful event--- Kudos all around. From arrival to the ease of parking (very nice parking attendants to guide you to your spot) a very organized, efficient packet pick-up, and a great DJ to warm you up pre-race. And who wouldn't love a beautiful wine glass for race swag!?
The course is just challenging enough for the elite, and manageable for the middle-of-the-pack and brisk walkers to feel like a morning well-spent! A fall jaunt thru vineyards and orchards is perfect.
My third year running and each year it just gets better and better. Everyone does an outstanding job and makes the whole experience an event not to be missed. From start to finish this run is just darn fun!
Thank you so much again, and look forward to seeing you all again next year,
Cheers!
Terry Zanowicz 10/25/2015"
"This run is without a doubt, the most delightful little race in Maryland. Thank you so, so much for a wonderful event--- Kudos all around. From arrival to the ease of parking (very nice parking attendants to guide you to your spot) a very organized, efficient packet pick-up, and a great DJ to warm you up pre-race. And who wouldn't love a beautiful wine glass for race swag!?
The course is just challenging enough for the elite, and manageable for the middle-of-the-pack and brisk walkers to feel like a morning well-spent! A fall jaunt thru vineyards and orchards is perfect.
My third year running and each year it just gets better and better. Everyone does an outstanding job and makes the whole experience an event not to be missed. From start to finish this run is just darn fun!
Thank you so much again, and look forward to seeing you all again next year,
Cheers!
Terry Zanowicz 10/25/2015"
Thank You to our Partner Landowners!
Distillery Lane Ciderworks
Distillery Lane Ciderworks, located just outside of historic Burkittsville, Maryland, specializes in growing a wide variety of apples perfect for cider, baking, and eating. Our family-owned and operated farm and cidery offers unique apple varieties, sweet cider, and hard cider.
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Boordy Vineyards
We at Boordy celebrate life, wine and good food. We enjoy the spirit of challenge and adventure. We treasure art and music, and love to dance. We marvel at nature's beauty. We value our community and our traditions. We are proud to farm and produce our wine for you.
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