Come for the Run then Explore the Wine Trail!
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!
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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!
Runner's World magazine, in the Races & Places feature.
#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.
Boordy Vineyards is expected to again 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? Explore 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.
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.
In keeping with tradition, participants will receive a wine glass as their race premium, and new for 2019, each finisher will receive a wine-themed finisher's medal!
Race Day (if bibs still available) -- $40, cash or check with no additional fees. Credit Card race day registrants will have to pay an additional fee.
Note: SMHS has a no refund, no bib transfer policy. You will be offered event insurance through a 3rd party insurer during the registration process via RunSignup.com.
SWAG: Runners will receive a commemorative wine glass. Finishers will receive a wine-themed finisher's medal.
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We look forward to seeing you at Spook Hill in 2019!
"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 to our Partner Landowners!
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.
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.
Read about the legend of Spook Hill!