The 2021 Makin' Hay 10K has been moved to the fall.
Join us on Sunday, October 17th for either the 10K
or the newly approved 5k option!
Note-The registration deadline for receiving an event shirt is 9/26/2021. Persons registering after this date will NOT receive an event shirt.
*Anticipated Covid mitigation protocols are listed below.
*Anticipated Covid mitigation protocols are listed below.
This scenic and rolling 10K course will take you on a journey through the heart of Frederick County's dairy production region. The fall leaves should be beginning to show some fall color as you run or walk past numerous farms, along Catoctin Creek on a gravel road, and across two, one-lane, wooden deck bridges.
The 5k is an out and back that is run on all blacktop roads that also offer expansive vistas. You'll transit one of the one-lane, wooden deck bridges twice on this shorter iteration that has half of the distance (and hills!) of the 10K.
The start/finish and parking are located at Frederick County's Catoctin Creek Nature Center, Middletown, Md.
Want to make a weekend of it? Register for the 10/16 Spook Hill Cider & Wine 4-Mile Run/Makin' Hay 10K weekend bundle! Need a little incentive? With your Spook Hill registration, you'll receive Spook Hill Wine Tasting Trail coupons that can be redeemed at participating wineries (and the ice-cream shop!) on the tasting trail.
The 5k is an out and back that is run on all blacktop roads that also offer expansive vistas. You'll transit one of the one-lane, wooden deck bridges twice on this shorter iteration that has half of the distance (and hills!) of the 10K.
The start/finish and parking are located at Frederick County's Catoctin Creek Nature Center, Middletown, Md.
Want to make a weekend of it? Register for the 10/16 Spook Hill Cider & Wine 4-Mile Run/Makin' Hay 10K weekend bundle! Need a little incentive? With your Spook Hill registration, you'll receive Spook Hill Wine Tasting Trail coupons that can be redeemed at participating wineries (and the ice-cream shop!) on the tasting trail.
Nearby Lodging suggestions: Stone Manor Country Club (located on the course!) and a wonderful Airb&b in historic Burkittsville. Other nearby lodging options.
Fun for the entire family with a playground
adjacent to race headquarters! |
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9/14/2021 COVID Update-
At this point, Frederick County is still a high-transmissibility region. Regardless of vaccination status, we expect to ask all volunteers to wear face coverings. We also expect to be asking participants to wear face coverings and practice social distancing as much as possible except when actively on the course. We anticipate utilizing socially distanced, separate starts for the 10K and 5K. If the regional transmissibility rate drops to a "low" level and the positivity rate dips below 3%, these protocols may be loosened. Awards- Overall top 3 m&f will be determined by gun time. Since we are going to have the start more strung out to accommodate social distancing, age group awards will be determined by chip time. Water Stops- We will have 2 water stops for the 10K and 1 for the 5K (that will be passed twice), but you are highly encouraged to carry your hydrations needs for the duration of the event with you. April 15 COVID update- With in-person events still not a given, even for the fall, and with permitted events being subject to revocation of permits by municipal authorities if coronavirus pandemic metrics warrant, we will be offering registration for virtual and in-person runs. You will be able to change your registration between these options (space permitting) at no cost or initiate a partial refund via your RunSignup profile up until 9/25/2021. 5/24/2021 COVID UPDATE: With an apparent return to more normal racing at this time, the majority of the following mitigation procedures will have been rendered moot. However, we will meet or exceed any protocols required/recommended by local, state, and the CDC to ensure the safety of our participants, volunteers, and spectators. Anticipated Covid mitigation procedures going forward for on-site, physical events (more details/changes will be communicated closer to race day): 1) Assigned arrival windows. 2) Participants must maintain social distancing at all times and will be required to wear a properly worn face covering: a. at all times pre-race upon exiting your vehicle until crossing the starting mat. b. on the course when social-distancing cannot be maintained between themselves and other participants (unless members of the same household), race officials, pedestrians and others encountered while on the course. c. before exiting the finish chute and at all times until you reach your vehicle. 3) Spectators are prohibited and will be barred from the permitted use area. 4) Time Trial style start (pick up your bib, pin it on and go). Participants will be separated by 20 seconds. You'll get your swag after finishing 5) No (or fewer) water stops. Plan on bringing enough water for pre-race and for your needs during the event. 6) Fewer course marshals (we will have the course well marked) 7) More portable toilets and hand-washing/hand sanitizing stations at race HQ. 8) Post-race snacks/water will be pre-packaged, grab and go. 9) You will be expected to depart in a timely manner after exiting the finish chute. 10) Official results will not be posted or be available to review during the event but will be posted online as soon as possible. 11) Awards will be mailed post-race. 12) Limited field size for in-person. These procedures will help us to ensure that we meet or exceed official coronavirus mitigation protocols put forth by local, state, and federal entities. If any of the above protocols can safely be eased on race day, we will do what we can to ease these restrictions. GETTING THERECatoctin Creek Nature Center is almost equidistant from Middletown, Jefferson and Burkittsville
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Refund Policy:
Limited refunds are available as follows: 180 to 61 days prior to the event: 75% 60 days prior to Sept. 25: 50% No refunds after Sept. 25. The course now starts and finishes in
the same location. USATF certifiedby Tim O' Keefe April 2019. USATF 
Makin' Hay 5k Course Above
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