Event Information
About This Event
We are back for the 5th Annual Black Birch Vineyard 10 Mile Race! Set in the rural farm rich community of Hatfield, Massachusetts is a boutique winery serving authentic, hand-pressed signature wines. This race is brought to you by the creators of the Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K, Fort Hill Brewery Half Marathon & 5K and Artifact Cider 10K.
This race supports the Children's Advocacy Center of Hampshire County. Please join our fundraising efforts by making a donation to support their organization.
Sponsorship dollars will go to the Children's Advocacy Center of Hampshire County. For sponsorship information, please reach out to info@impactracingevents.com
Course
A stunning early Spring landscape, long winding country roads, a few challenging (but fun) hills and a refreshing glass of wine waiting for you, in a picturesque setting. This ten mile race kicks off at Black Birch Vineyard and takes you on a tour of two quaint New England towns. The course is suitable for all ability levels. It’s positioned just weeks after the Saint Patrick’s Day 10K and weeks before the Fort Hill Brewery Half Marathon, as you look to plan your early Spring season. There will be a 3-hour time limit to complete the course.
Post Race Experience
All finishers will receive a beautifully designed, elegant Black Birch medal, a long sleeve tech tee and a free pour courtesy of the Vineyard, to commemorate your experience. There will be food trucks on site and live music after the race!
Awards
Top male and female 10 miler finishers will receive a $150 cash prize.
Second place finishers will receive a $100 cash prize.
Third place finishers will receive a $50 cash prize.
The first place finishers in each age group will receive a custom Black Birch wine glass.
Packet Pick-up
Bib pick-up will take place at the Old Mill Inn (87 School St) in Hatfield, MA. You can pick-up your packet on Saturday, March 23rd, from 11AM-1PM. If we do not sell out, same day registration and bib pick-up will be from 7:30-8:30AM on race day, at the vineyard. Please email info@impactracingevents.com with any questions.
Parking
Parking will be available along Straits road, next to the Black Birch Vineyard. Additional parking instructions will be sent out via email, prior to race day. Carpooling and drop-offs are highly recommended
Aid
We will have aid stations every 2-3 miles with water and electrolyte beverages. Porta potties will be at the start/finish area.
I hereby acknowledge that there are no refunds, deferments and/or bib transfers. If the event cannot be held as planned due to COVID, inclement weather, or other unforeseen issues, you will be granted entry into a future race at no additional charge. We will always honor our commitment to you, a quality race, and an experience you will remember.
Racewire does offer a low cost insurance policy you can purchase, if you would like the opportunity to cancel in the future.
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