Cider Hill Farm 5K
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Event Overview
The Cider Hill Farm 5K Spring Run is part of a three-event series set on a 145-acre farm in Amesbury, Massachusetts. The course takes place on dirt roads and grassy fields within the farm grounds.
Race Distances
The event offers two distances:
- 5K
- Donut Dash (for youth 12 & under)
Course Details
The 5K route winds through the farm's orchards, gardens, and fields, passing features like apple trees, berry bushes, strawberry fields, and honey beehives. Two hydration stations on the course offer water and sports drink. Volunteers and photographers will be present along the route.
The Donut Dash has two course lengths: an 800-meter dash for children aged 9-12, and a 400-meter dash for children aged 8 and under. The dash is not officially scored, but a running clock will be at the finish line.
Event Features
Participants receive a custom race bib, an event t-shirt, and a finisher medal. Post-race refreshments include apple cider donuts and estate-grown cider (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options), served in a branded souvenir glass.
The event includes an awards ceremony with prizes for the top three overall male and female finishers, top three in various age groups, and a top non-binary award. A team award is given to the largest pre-registered team.
Children can enjoy farm activities after the Donut Dash, including a giant sandbox, horse swings, and feeding chickens.
Registration & Logistics
Packet pickup is available the day before the race at Cider Hill Farm from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Others may pick up materials without ID.
Parking at the farm is free. Registration for the 5K has a tiered price structure starting at $35. The Donut Dash is priced at $20 for youth. Discounts are available for registering for multiple races in the series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
