The Run Through the Grapevine is an annual cross country/trail race at the Linganore Winecellars in Mt. Airy, MD. The scenic and challenging cross country course loops through the grounds of the winery. For the 2020 race, we will be running one race at the 8K distance. We will not have a team or relay option.
Date:
Sunday November 8, 2020
Time:
10:00am
Distance:
8K
Race Location:
Linganore Winecellars
13601 Glissans Mill Road
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
Due to COVID, we will have wave starts with each wave consisting of 10-20 runners. See “COVID Guidelines” and “Wave Starts” tabs for further details.
All participants and volunteers are expected to follow the current government COVID guidelines including social distancing and wearing face masks. Additional guidelines will be posted here.
Linganore Winecellars will not be providing a wine tasting as in previous years.
Post-race festivities will be limited this year:
- All pre-race and post-race activities will be held outside. Participants will not be allowed inside Linganore facilities. Porta-pots will be available.
- Post-race food will be limited. We will provide water and Gatorade bottles. Participants should bring their own snacks and food. Picnic tables will be available if you want to hang out after the race.
- Awards ceremony will not be held after the race. Awards will be mailed to winners or available for pickup at Feet First in Columbia.
- In order to limit crowds, we prefer no spectators at the event.
Potential Wave Starts:
| Wave # | Start Time | Bib Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Wave 1 | 10:00am | TBD |
| Wave 2 | 10:02am | TBD |
| Wave 3 | 10:04am | TBD |
| Wave 4 | 10:06am | TBD |
| Wave 5 | 10:08am | TBD |
| Wave 6 | 10:10am | TBD |
| Wave 7 | 10:12am | TBD |
| Wave 8 | 10:14am | TBD |
| Wave 9 | 10:16am | TBD |
| Wave 10 | 10:18am | TBD |
| Wave 11 | 10:20am | TBD |
| Wave 12 | 10:22am | TBD |
RACE IS CAPPED AT 200 REGISTRANTS. THERE WILL BE NO WAITLISTS
REGISTRATION IS FULL!
| Run Through the Grapevine Registration Fees | |
|---|---|
| Date | Price |
| September X, 2020 – September 7, 2020 (Labor Day Special) |
$20 |
| September 8, 2020 – September 30, 2020 | $25 |
| October 1, 2020 – October 31, 2020 | $35 |
| November 1, 2020 – November 6, 2020 | $45 |
Race Day registration will not be available. Registration at packet pickup will only be available if race is not full.
Run Through the Grapevine Packet Pickup
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday November 7, 2020 | 10am – 4pm | Feet First Sports |
| Sunday November 8, 2020 (Race Day) |
8:30am – 9:45am | Linganore Winecellars |
Participants must wear a face mask and maintain social distancing during packet pickup at Feet First and on race day at Linganore.
Race Location:
Linganore Winecellars
13601 Glissans Mill Road
Mt. Airy, MD
Map
Parking:
Runners will be directed to parking by volunteers when they arrive at the Linganore Winecellars
Please arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the race if picking up your packet at the winery!
Run Through the Grapevine Awards
Due to the wave starts, all awards will be based on chip time.
- Overall Male and Female
- Masters Male and Female
- Top 3 in Age Groups (Male and Female)
- 1-20
- 21-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70+
Premiums will not be available for the 2020 race. All finishers will receive a Grapevine wineglass.
