Black Birch Vineyard 10 Miler
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Black Birch Vineyard 10 Miler
The Black Birch Vineyard 10 Miler takes place on April 4, 2027, with the course starting and finishing at Black Birch Vineyard in Hatfield, Massachusetts. The race is an out and back route that includes rural roads, brooks and rolling farmland and has 498 feet of total climbing.
The first 1.7 miles provide a flat warm up before a climb into Whately alongside West Brook. Runners follow a dirt road section to the turnaround, after which the return is mostly downhill back to the vineyard. All turns will be signed and the course will have marshals and police officers to guide participants. Runners should run on the left side of the road.
Aid stations will be positioned approximately every 2 to 3 miles and will offer water and electrolyte beverages. Porta potties will be available at the start and finish area and runners must use them because indoor facilities will not be accessible.
All finishers receive a free pour from the vineyard, a custom finisher medal and a tech shirt. Shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after March 5. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each gender category and first place finishers in each age group will receive a custom Black Birch wine glass. Race day bib pick-up is available at the vineyard and there is no packet pick-up the day before.
Proceeds raised through individual fundraising will support the Easthampton Cross Country Team. Parking is available along Straits Road on the same side as the vineyard; parking in the vineyard lot or in nearby fields is not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
