The Hungry Apple Challenge
Select The Hungry Apple Challenge and you will enjoy a scrumptious donut at each mile marker. Eat all three, cross the finish line, and you’ll receive a second, exclusive The Hungry Apple Challenge medal!
Virginia
Event Information
Awesome job to all of our runners and walkers today! Initial results can be found by clicking here.
GameFace Media was on site all morning capturing photos. Those will be emailed to you within five business days!
A huge shoutout to our amazing volunteers, our sponsors, and our wonderful host, Albemarle CiderWorks. We hope you had a blast today. Cheers!
Rock 3.1 miles through the beautiful orchard before welcoming spring with friends, hard cider, and fun! Scroll down for all the details then hit ‘Register Now’ to secure your spot for the Virginia 5K!
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About the Location
Best hard cider in Virginia? Yep! Gorgeous orchard with incredible views? Yep! And we get to experience it all this spring? You betcha! Located 15 minutes from C'ville, Albemarle CiderWorks provides an amazing 5K trail run experience. The course features one long, gradual hill. Make it up and it's smooth sailing to the finish line where a cold, hard cider awaits!
April 13, 2019 Packet Pickup Begins at 8:00 AM Waves Begin at 10:00 AM for (5K)
What You Get
Sure, the real reward is an awesome event where you get to run a race with your friends, but we want you to have some sweet gear to remember your experience by.
Unique 2019 Race Day Shirt
Custom 2019 Finisher's Medal
Commemorative Event Glass
But Wait, There's More, You Also Receive:
- Entry to the 5K run or walk
- Ultra Soft T-shirt, perfect for the spring days ahead
- 2019 finisher's medal
- Commemorative bib
- Chip timing with text/email notifications
- Glass of hard cider (regular cider also available)
- Keepsake glass
- Free professional race photos
- Free parking at the orchard
Event Options
While the standard 5K is always the most popular event, we have a fun option to add on when registering! Check out The Hungry Apple Challenge and add it on when you register online!
Virtual Run/Walk
Can’t make it to The Hard Cider Run this year? No worries! Check out the always-popular Virtual option. Run or walk 3.1 miles in your own neighborhood any day this spring. We will ship you your ultra soft t-shirt, bib and medals ahead of time. All you have to do is decide where you want to rock your 3.1 miles (and where post-race happy hour will be!) Check out the details and sign up here.
More Information
Here's some extra information that participants might find useful or interesting regarding this Hard Cider Run event.
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Parking
Parking is free and held at the orchard. Please note that if it rains prior to the race, it could become muddy. Please help save space by carpooling with friends!
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Participant Guide
Head here to view the official Participant Guide!
Read Guide
Get Some Gear
Order one of these during registration and you'll be set for those long sessions in the gym (and also those fun happy hours!)
2019 Training Tank Top (front)
See You Again Next Year!
We're looking forward to seeing you then!