4 Mile Run
Welcome to the nationally recognized (Runner's World Magazine-twice and Competitor.com), Spook Hill Cider & Wine 4 Mile Run!
The footing on this scenic course varies from pavement and gravel to grassy and occasionally uneven cross-country conditions. The orchard, farm, and vineyard portions of the official Spook Hill course are private property and are OFF LIMITS except for those participating in the race on race day. Sorry, no strollers or dogs are permitted.
SWAG PLACEHOLDER
*Our only pre-race early packet pickup event will occur on the Wednesday prior to the race between 3 and 6:30 pm at Charm City Run, Frederick. https://www.charmcityrun.com/shop/locations/frederick/
Race day packet pickup begins on race morning at 0700 and extends through 0820. No late starts - no exceptions.
No dogs are permitted and jogging/running strollers are not allowed.
The footing on this scenic course varies from pavement and gravel to grassy and occasionally uneven cross-country conditions. The orchard, farm, and vineyard portions of the official Spook Hill course are private property and are OFF LIMITS except for those participating in the race on race day. Sorry, no strollers or dogs are permitted.
SWAG PLACEHOLDER
*Our only pre-race early packet pickup event will occur on the Wednesday prior to the race between 3 and 6:30 pm at Charm City Run, Frederick. https://www.charmcityrun.com/shop/locations/frederick/
Race day packet pickup begins on race morning at 0700 and extends through 0820. No late starts - no exceptions.
No dogs are permitted and jogging/running strollers are not allowed.
Open to ages 7 - 99.
- Start Time:
- 8:30am EDT
- End Time:
- 9:40am EDT
- Registration:
- Registration Opens January 1, 2026 at 12:00am EST
- Price:
- $38 $35.00
- Registration:
- Price increases to $38.00 after April 20, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026, 12:00am EST | April 20, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $38 $35.00 |
| April 21, 2026, 12:00am EDT | July 31, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $41 $38.00 |
| August 1, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 30, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $40.00 |
| October 1, 2026, 12:00am EDT | October 17, 2026, 8:20am EDT | $42.50 |
3 Mile Walk
Our 3-Mile Walk will take you through historic Burkittsville, Boordy's South Mountain Vineyard, the historic Burkittsville Union Cemetery, and across South Mountain Creamery farmland before bringing you back to the Burkittsville Ruritan.
Walkers will not be eligible for performance-based awards, though they will receive a finisher's wine glass and be eligible for door prizes (must be present to win).
Race day packet pickup begins on race morning at 0700 and extends through 0820. No late starts - no exceptions.
SWAG PLACEHOLDER
*Our only pre-race early packet pickup event will occur on the Wednesday prior to the race between 3 and 6:30 pm at Charm City Run, Frederick. https://www.charmcityrun.com/shop/locations/frederick/
Walkers will not be eligible for performance-based awards, though they will receive a finisher's wine glass and be eligible for door prizes (must be present to win).
Race day packet pickup begins on race morning at 0700 and extends through 0820. No late starts - no exceptions.
SWAG PLACEHOLDER
*Our only pre-race early packet pickup event will occur on the Wednesday prior to the race between 3 and 6:30 pm at Charm City Run, Frederick. https://www.charmcityrun.com/shop/locations/frederick/
- Start Time:
- 8:30am EDT
- End Time:
- 9:40am EDT
- Registration:
- Registration Opens January 1, 2026 at 12:00am EST
- Price:
- $35 $33.00
- Registration:
- Price increases to $37.00 after July 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026, 12:00am EST | July 31, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $35 $33.00 |
| August 1, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 30, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $38 $37.00 |
| October 1, 2026, 12:00am EDT | October 17, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $40.00 |
This is a service fee for processing your race application. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
