Autumn Toast 5K at Barren Ridge

Date

Start: Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 6:00 PM

Address

Barren Ridge Vineyards
984 Barren Ridge Road Fishersville, VA

Registration Closing Date

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description

The race director who brought you the Park to Park half marathon is excited to announce the next great race. It may well be the most fun race you will ever run! With incredible panoramic views of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains the hard packed gravel road will lead you along one of the most scenic running routes in all of the Shenandoah Valley. The out and back course starts and finishes in the grapevines at Barren Ridge Vineyards complete with sunset views for miles.

What's Included.....

Spectacular mountain views, a performance T-shirt, a commemorative wine glass & a post race party with wine samplings of Barren Ridge Vineyard’s fantastic wines. There will be music, food and sweet iced tea available for purchase from McAllister’s Deli.

The Course…..

The out and back 3.1 mile route will start and end in the vineyards at Barren Ridge located in Fishersville, just a short drive off of route 250. The primary surface is hard pack gravel with a few sections of asphalt. This rolling course is walker friendly with a water stop at the half way mark. You must be at least 21 to participate in the wine tasting so please bring proper ID. We welcome young runners who are at least 8 years old on race day.

Awards…..

The River City Art & Wine Emporium one of our sponsors will be on hand with some fantastic awards. First place winners in each age division (21 and older) will get to select a red or white wine from Barren Ridge’s fine collection of vintages. First, second and third place prizes will go to overall male and female and in each age division. The age division breakdown is 8 - 11, 12 - 15, 16 - 20, 21-29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 & over

Why not make it a weekend?

Our official hotel is the award-winning, Best Western Waynesboro Inn & Suites Conference Center. The special room rate of $104.99 plus tax includes a full hot breakfast buffet, a 24 hour business center, fitness center & indoor saltwater pool. The hotel is 100% non-smoking & offer microwaves, refrigerators and coffee makers in all guest rooms. Contact the hotel directly and mention Autumn Toast 5K to receive the discounted room rate valid until September 1. (540) 942-1100. www.bwwaynesboro.com

Packet Pick up…..

Packet pick up will be at Barren Ridge Vineyards on Thursday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on race day beginning at 5:00 PM. Race will start promptly at 6:00 PM.

Additional Information

Acoustic music will delight the ears and delectable wines will tempt the pallet, so grab a date, your spouse or a friend and have them tag along with you for a great evening run. If they are not runners then have them meet you at the finish for a swirl, sniff and a sip.

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