The 2021 Makin' Hay 10K has been moved to the fall to (hopefully!) accommodate an in-person racing option!
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 refund (minus $5) via your RunSignup profile up until two weeks prior to the event.
Anticipated changes going forward for on-site, physical events (more details 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 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 available to review during the event but will be posted online as soon as possible. 11) Age group and overall 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.
Anticipated changes going forward for on-site, physical events (more details 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 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 available to review during the event but will be posted online as soon as possible. 11) Age group and overall 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.
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 start/finish and parking are located at Frederick County's Catoctin Creek Nature Center, Middletown, Md.
The start/finish and parking are located at Frederick County's Catoctin Creek Nature Center, Middletown, Md.
Nearby Lodging suggestions: Stone Manor Country Club (located on the course!) and a wonderful Airb&b in historic Burkittsville.
GETTING THERECatoctin Creek Nature Center is almost equidistant from Middletown, Jefferson and Burkittsville
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THE COURSEThe course now starts and finishes in
the same location. USATF certifiedby Tim O' Keefe April 2019. USATF 
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