Join South Mountain Heritage Society
for the 2023 Spook Hill Cider & Wine Run!
Saturday, October 21, in historic Burkittsville, Maryland
NEW for 2023 - A 3-Mile Walk Option!!!
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!
The 3-mile walk course will be the same as the 4-mile run, except that participants will skip the orchard loop (which you can do on your own when you visit DLC post-event) and
return to the Ruritan in time for the award ceremony and our random prize drawings.
Walkers will not be timed, but will get all of the swag and wine trail benefits that the runners do!
We will again be offering a race-branded wine glass and finisher's medal as
our finisher's awards to both run and walk participants.
5-year age group awards for the 4-mile run!
Post-run, hit the Spook Hill Wine Tasting Trail: We anticipate that all of our generous participating wineries will be back in 2023. Your race bib will have ticket stubs that can be redeemed at each participating winery for their "Spook Hill Special." Must be 21 or older to redeem (except at the Little Red Barn). Click on the links below to verify times/dates that each establishment is open..
DLC - Located across the street from our race HQ and opens after the Spook Hill
awards ceremony wraps up. Special- TBD for 2023
Boordy Vineyards - Boordy is planning on being right at race HQ in Burkittsville again this year offering tastings and sales (multi bottle discount details available on-site)!
Antietam Creek Vineyards - Special-TBD for 2023
Orchid Cellar - Special-TBD for 2023
Willow Oaks - Special-TBD for 2023
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 twice ranked one of the top fall runs in the country by
Runners World Magazine.
Register via RunSignUp.com
2023 field limited to 400 combined registrants.
Pre-Race registration fee schedule for both the 4-mile run and 3-mile walk
$31 - Through March 31
$33 - April 1- July 4
$35 - July 4 - August 31
$38 - September 1 - September 30
$40 - October 1 - October 16
$42 - October 17 through race day (or until we've reached our participant capacity)
Race Day Schedule:
0700 - Participants begin arriving, packet pickup opens at Burkittsville Ruritan (500 E. Main St., Burkittsville, MD)
0820 - Packet pickup closes - no exceptions and no "late starts"
0830 - Race starts from E. Main St.
0945 - Course is reopened to vehicular traffic. Boordy onsite tastings begin and DLC opens to participants.
Note: No refunds/exchanges/event swaps after 9/20/2023 for any reason. No dogs or strollers permitted (except for credentialed service dogs, which are allowed at race HQ only).
For the latest updates, information and sponsor specials,"like" our Facebook page.
2023 field limited to 400 combined registrants.
Pre-Race registration fee schedule for both the 4-mile run and 3-mile walk
$31 - Through March 31
$33 - April 1- July 4
$35 - July 4 - August 31
$38 - September 1 - September 30
$40 - October 1 - October 16
$42 - October 17 through race day (or until we've reached our participant capacity)
Race Day Schedule:
0700 - Participants begin arriving, packet pickup opens at Burkittsville Ruritan (500 E. Main St., Burkittsville, MD)
0820 - Packet pickup closes - no exceptions and no "late starts"
0830 - Race starts from E. Main St.
0945 - Course is reopened to vehicular traffic. Boordy onsite tastings begin and DLC opens to participants.
Note: No refunds/exchanges/event swaps after 9/20/2023 for any reason. No dogs or strollers permitted (except for credentialed service dogs, which are allowed at race HQ only).
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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