The Sixth Annual SMHS
Spook Hill Cider & Wine 4 Mile Run will be held
Saturday, October 20, 2018 in scenic Burkittsville, MD
8:30 A.M. Start
Come for the Run then Explore the Wine Trail!
Experience for yourself why we were again ranked one of the top Halloween runs in the country by Runners World Magazine, Sept., 2018
Distillery Lane Ciderworks and Boordy Vineyards will be hosting tasting opportunities right in our quaint little town, across the street from race HQ. Make a day of it and explore the other participating wineries on the Spook Hill Wine Tasting Trail as well!
Expect to pay a nominal tasting fee at each venue, however, each establishment will be offering special deals to Spook Hill participants on race day when you show your bib!
Attention: There will be a course change in 2018, due to the death of the Guyton Farm patriarch, Mr. Wayne Guyton, and the pending transfer of ownership of the Guyton Farm.
See the "Course" tab above for the route that we will be using in 2018.
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!
The Spook Hill Cider & Wine 4 Mile Run utilizes a unique mix of road and cross country terrain. Participants will run (or walk) through historic Burkittsville, up the slight incline of Spook Hill into Boordy Winery's South Mountain Vineyard, through historic Union Cemetery, and the Distillery Lane Ciderwork's Orchard. This is your chance to run the Biggest "little" Race In Maryland!
The Distillery Lane Ciderworks orchard and tasting room is located across the street from the Ruritan and will be open immediately after the awards ceremony and door prize drawings have concluded. Spend $30 and get $5 off of your purchase.
Boordy Vineyards will be offering complimentary tastings in Burkittsville on race morning - take advantage of this great opportunity to taste wines made from grapes harvested on the Spook Hill course!
Want More? Introducing the Spook Hill Wine Trail!
Most, if not all, of the venues on the Spook Hill Wine Trail will be offering Spook Hill participants specials on race day.
Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery and Willow Oaks Craft Cider & Wine, both located in nearby Middletown, and Antietam Creek Vineyards in Sharpsburg (get a free tasting or glass of wine when you show your bib) are additional participating wineries that will be open the day of Spook Hill.
Also in Middletown, Mazzaroth Vineyard, a boutique winery with sweeping views of the Middletown valley, is open by appointment only. If you want to taste their wares, call 301-639-0303.
Want to stop and grab a bite to eat while you're out tasting? Try The Little Red Barn Ice Cream Cafe (no adult beverages, but show your Spook Hill bib to receive a free kid's size soft-serve ice cream on race-day) in nearby Jefferson, MD.
The Spook Hill Wine Trail is the perfect opportunity for you (and your friends) to spend a nice autumn day in the country! Pricing and specials are valid race-day only and are subject to change.
Click Here To View The Spook Hill Wine Trail Map
In keeping with tradition, participants will receive a wine glass as their race premium, and new for 2018, each entrant will receive a short-sleeved tee shirt as well!
The Distillery Lane Ciderworks orchard and tasting room is located across the street from the Ruritan and will be open immediately after the awards ceremony and door prize drawings have concluded. Spend $30 and get $5 off of your purchase.
Boordy Vineyards will be offering complimentary tastings in Burkittsville on race morning - take advantage of this great opportunity to taste wines made from grapes harvested on the Spook Hill course!
Want More? Introducing the Spook Hill Wine Trail!
Most, if not all, of the venues on the Spook Hill Wine Trail will be offering Spook Hill participants specials on race day.
Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery and Willow Oaks Craft Cider & Wine, both located in nearby Middletown, and Antietam Creek Vineyards in Sharpsburg (get a free tasting or glass of wine when you show your bib) are additional participating wineries that will be open the day of Spook Hill.
Also in Middletown, Mazzaroth Vineyard, a boutique winery with sweeping views of the Middletown valley, is open by appointment only. If you want to taste their wares, call 301-639-0303.
Want to stop and grab a bite to eat while you're out tasting? Try The Little Red Barn Ice Cream Cafe (no adult beverages, but show your Spook Hill bib to receive a free kid's size soft-serve ice cream on race-day) in nearby Jefferson, MD.
The Spook Hill Wine Trail is the perfect opportunity for you (and your friends) to spend a nice autumn day in the country! Pricing and specials are valid race-day only and are subject to change.
Click Here To View The Spook Hill Wine Trail Map
In keeping with tradition, participants will receive a wine glass as their race premium, and new for 2018, each entrant will receive a short-sleeved tee shirt as well!
Register today at: RunSignUp.com
2018 Registration fee schedule:
Through 10/16 (or until we've sold out at 500 participants)-- $36.95
Race Day-- $40, cash or check (payable to SMHS).
There are no added fees during online registration!
SWAG: Runners will receive a commemorative wine glass AND tee shirt (shirts and sizes not guaranteed for those registering after 10/1/2018 - Extra shirts will be distributed to post-Oct 1 registrants via first come, first served basis at packet pickup events), plus most venues on the Spook Hill Wine Trail will be offering Spook Hill runners some type of special to those that show their bib on race day!
For the latest updates, information and sponsor specials,"like" our Facebook page.
We look forward to seeing you at Spook Hill in 2018!
2018 Registration fee schedule:
Through 10/16 (or until we've sold out at 500 participants)-- $36.95
Race Day-- $40, cash or check (payable to SMHS).
There are no added fees during online registration!
SWAG: Runners will receive a commemorative wine glass AND tee shirt (shirts and sizes not guaranteed for those registering after 10/1/2018 - Extra shirts will be distributed to post-Oct 1 registrants via first come, first served basis at packet pickup events), plus most venues on the Spook Hill Wine Trail will be offering Spook Hill runners some type of special to those that show their bib on race day!
For the latest updates, information and sponsor specials,"like" our Facebook page.
We look forward to seeing you at Spook Hill in 2018!
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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