Short review
Spook Hill sold out yet again in 2023. Make sure you don't get left out of the 2024 event! We'll again be using the scenic, traditional 4-mile hybrid road/Cross Country course that winds through historic Burkittsville (yes, that Blair Witch town), Boordy's South Mountain Vineyard, historic Burkittsville Union Cemetery, farmland owned by South Mountain Creamery, and the Distillery Lane Ciderworks' orchard. Boordy Vineyards will again be on-site offering tastings and the opportunity to purchase bottles of their wine! *Wine Trail changes for 2024: 1) Distillery Lane Ciderworks is retiring from cider production, so there WILL NOT be any post-race cider at DLC. We still have permission to use the orchard for the run, so the 4-mile course will not be changing due to this development. 2) Orchid Cellar has not renewed it's participation in the post-run wine trail. We wholeheartedly thank Distillery Lane Ciderworks and Orchid Cellar for their support of the wine trail since day one! 3) Willow Oaks Craft Cider & Wine and Antietam Creek Vineyards will be offering "Spook Hill Specials" to our participants on race weekend! Walkers are welcome to register for the 3-mile walk! Walkers will be untimed and traverse the first three miles of the course. You'll go through Boordy's vineyard, the cemetery, farm lane and return to the Ruritan. You'll get the same finisher's awards (and Spook Hill "specials" at participating establishments) as the 4-milers! Finisher's Awards for Runners and Walkers: Finishers will receive one of our traditional wine glasses AND an awesome finisher's medal. Accolades: Spook Hill was named by Competitor.com in 2014 as a "Must Do" fall race in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Runner's World Magazine featured the race in 2015 and 2018! Join us to see what you've been missing! Visit the participating wineries/cideries/eateries after your run. Boordy Vineyards will be on-site offering tastings and sales. Nearby vineyards Antietam Creek Vineyards, and Willow Oaks Craft Cider and Wine are participating establishments for 2024, as is our Gold Level Sponsor, The Little Red Barn Ice Cream Cafe in Jefferson! Overland Timing is providing timing services.
Unique awards for the top 3 M&F runners!
5-Year Age Group Awards for those running the 4-Mile - M & F Age Groups, 3-deep (no double dipping): 10 and under; 11-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75 and over.Road Running , Walk , Vertical race
Distance:
5K , 5 to 10K
Organized since 2016
Short review
Spook Hill sold out yet again in 2023. Make sure you don't get left out of the 2024 event! We'll again be using the scenic, traditional 4-mile hybrid road/Cross Country course that winds through historic Burkittsville (yes, that Blair Witch town), Boordy's South Mountain Vineyard, historic Burkittsville Union Cemetery, farmland owned by South Mountain Creamery, and the Distillery Lane Ciderworks' orchard. Boordy Vineyards will again be on-site offering tastings and the opportunity to purchase bottles of their wine! *Wine Trail changes for 2024: 1) Distillery Lane Ciderworks is retiring from cider production, so there WILL NOT be any post-race cider at DLC. We still have permission to use the orchard for the run, so the 4-mile course will not be changing due to this development. 2) Orchid Cellar has not renewed it's participation in the post-run wine trail. We wholeheartedly thank Distillery Lane Ciderworks and Orchid Cellar for their support of the wine trail since day one! 3) Willow Oaks Craft Cider & Wine and Antietam Creek Vineyards will be offering "Spook Hill Specials" to our participants on race weekend! Walkers are welcome to register for the 3-mile walk! Walkers will be untimed and traverse the first three miles of the course. You'll go through Boordy's vineyard, the cemetery, farm lane and return to the Ruritan. You'll get the same finisher's awards (and Spook Hill "specials" at participating establishments) as the 4-milers! Finisher's Awards for Runners and Walkers: Finishers will receive one of our traditional wine glasses AND an awesome finisher's medal. Accolades: Spook Hill was named by Competitor.com in 2014 as a "Must Do" fall race in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Runner's World Magazine featured the race in 2015 and 2018! Join us to see what you've been missing! Visit the participating wineries/cideries/eateries after your run. Boordy Vineyards will be on-site offering tastings and sales. Nearby vineyards Antietam Creek Vineyards, and Willow Oaks Craft Cider and Wine are participating establishments for 2024, as is our Gold Level Sponsor, The Little Red Barn Ice Cream Cafe in Jefferson! Overland Timing is providing timing services.
Unique awards for the top 3 M&F runners!
5-Year Age Group Awards for those running the 4-Mile - M & F Age Groups, 3-deep (no double dipping): 10 and under; 11-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75 and over.October 19, 2019
The race starts at 08:306.4 km
from $40
October 17, 2020
The race starts at 00:006.4 km
from $33
October 17, 2020
The race starts at 00:006.4 km
from $0
October 17, 2020
The race starts at 00:006.4 km
from $0
October 17, 2020
The race starts at 00:006.4 km
from $0
October 16, 2021
The race starts at 08:306.4 km
from $35
October 16, 2021
The race starts at 00:006.4 km
from $35
October 19, 2024
The race starts at 08:306.4 km
from $45
October 19, 2024
The race starts at 08:305 km
from $41
Weather for Oct 19, 2024
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Past weather
Oct 22, 2016
70.25 °F, wind 0.61m/s
Overcast throughout the day..
Oct 21, 2017
72.97 °F, wind 0.82m/s
Clear throughout the day..
Oct 20, 2018
62.65 °F, wind 3.36m/s
Mostly cloudy overnight..
Oct 19, 2019
62.57 °F, wind 1.96m/s
Partly cloudy throughout the day..
Oct 17, 2020
63.67 °F, wind 5.95m/s
Partly cloudy throughout the day..
Oct 16, 2021
64.84 °F, wind 5.84m/s
Partly cloudy throughout the day..
Oct 15, 2022
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Oct 21, 2023
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