Spook Hill Cider & Wine 4 Mile Run

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

• Event: Spook Hill Cider & Wine 4 Mile Run
• Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
• Location: Burkittsville Ruritan Community Center, Burkittsville, MD
• Course: Scenic, traditional 4-mile hybrid road/Cross Country course

🍷 Wine Trail Changes for 2025

• Partner: Long-term Wine Trail partner, Antietam Creek Vineyards, will be on-site for tastings and bottle sales on race morning!
• Ciderworks Update: Distillery Lane Ciderworks has retired from production: no cider will be available post-race.
• Vineyard Access: Boordy Vineyards is not offering tastings but permits running through their vineyard!
• Specials: Willow Oaks Craft Cider & Wine and Antietam Creek Vineyards will offer "Spook Hill Specials" to participants.

🚶‍♂️ Walkers Welcome

• Distance: Register for the 3-mile untimed walk.
• Course: Walkers will traverse the first three miles of the main course.
• Awards: Same finisher's awards and specials for walkers as for 4-milers!
• Timing: All participants must be off the course by 9:45 AM.

🏅 Finisher's Awards

• Unique Awards: All finishers receive traditional wine glasses.
• Cider & Donuts: Enjoy apple cider and freshly baked cider donuts post-race!
• Accolades: Spook Hill was named a "Must Do" fall race by Competitor.com and featured in Runner's World Magazine!
• Course Map: Course Map can be found by clicking here.

🍂 Post-Race Participation

• Visit: Nearby vineyards Antietam Creek Vineyards and Willow Oaks Craft Cider and Wine are participating establishments.
• Sponsor: Gold Level Sponsor, The Little Red Barn Ice Cream Cafe in Jefferson, also participating!
• Show Your Bib: Redeem specials with your race bib at each establishment.
• Timing Services: Overland Timing is providing timing services for the event.

📆 Important Race Information

• Start Time: 8:30 AM: no late starts due to safety concerns.
• Health Guidelines: We will meet or exceed any health department requirements. Please do not attend if feeling ill.
• Dogs Policy: No dogs allowed (except certified service dogs) and no jogging/running strollers on the course.
• Refund Policy: Limited refunds available through 30 days prior to race day.

🔗 Register Now

• Registration Link: [Register for the Spook Hill Cider & Wine 4 Mile Run](https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Burkittsville/SpookHillCiderWine4MileRun?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB)