Linganore Winecellars Cross Country Classic

The seventh annual Linganore Winecellars Cross Country Classic is set for Sunday, September 25th.

Three distances, 5 mile, 10 mile, and Half Marathon will utilize a scenic 5 mile loop course through the vineyards, fields and surrounding wooded area. The Half Marathon will start at 8:00AM, the 10 Mile will start at 8:15AM, and the 5 Mile will start at 8:30AM.

The Linganore races are a challenge, but “fun running at a great place” might be an apt phrase to describe the event! The plan for 2022 is to provide all 21 and older race entrants a free wine tasting coupon or free Red Shedman beer. Excellent wine and beer to try/drink/consume awaits all (over 21) after running.

Linganore Winecellars and the Red Shedman Farm Brewery and Hopyard are located just Northwest of Baltimore in beautiful Mt. Airy, MD. More information on these two great venues can be found at http://www.linganorewines.com and at http://redshedman.com. Both will be open for runners and their guests to visit after the race.

Registration

To register click here.

Early registration prices are $40 for the 5 miler, $50 for the 10 miler, and $60 for the half marathon.

Starting July 1st, registration prices will be $45 for the 5 Miler, $60 for the 10 Miler, and $70 for the half marathon. On august 25th registration fees change to $50 for the 5 Miler, $65 for the 10 Miler, and $80 for the half marathon. Online registration ends Friday September 23rd at 4:00PM.

Runners can also register for the race at packet pickup on Saturday afternoon September 24th from 4-5PM, and at packet pickup race morning starting at 7:15AM. All packet pickup takes place at Linganore Winecellars.

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Race Location/Info

The race is located at Linganore Winecellars, 13601 Glissans Mill Rd, Mt. Airy, MD 21771

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Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be from 3:00-5:00PM Saturday September 24 at the race location at Linganore Winecellars. Packet pickup will commence on race day at 7:15 AM at Linganore Winecellars.

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Parking

Parking will be in a designated area at the race location. There will be signs and volunteers to assist with directing runners to the correct parking area.

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Directions

There is a stone arch at the end of the driveway with a sign that says “Linganore Winecellars” and “Red Shedman.” Look for additional small signs directing you to “Runner Parking” and for volunteers that will assist you.

Address: 13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771

Mt. Airy: From 144, take Ridge Road / North Main Street. Turn left onto Prospect Road and continue to the 4 way stop. Turn right onto Old Annapolis Road, continue for 1/2 mile and then turn right onto Woodville Road. Continue on Woodville Road for 2.2 miles and then turn left onto Glissans Mill Road. The winery will be on your left.

Baltimore and Points East: Take I – 70 west to exit 62 for Libertytown/New Market, 10 miles before Frederick. Turn right on 75 North for 4.5 miles, then right on Glissans Mill Road, 4 miles to Winery.

Washington, DC and Points South: I-270 North to Exit 22 ( Hyattstown). Left 109 Left 355, Right – 75 North for 13 Miles. Right Glissans Mill Rd. ( 4 Miles to Winery).

Frederick, Hagerstown and Points West: Take – 70 East toward Baltimore. Take exit 62 for Libertytown/Hyattstown. Left on 75N for 4.5 miles & Right on Glissans Mill Road 4 miles to Winery.

Gettysburg, PA and Points North: Rte. 15 South to 70 East to exit 62, Libertytown, Hyattstown. Left on 75N for 4.5 miles. Right on Glissans Mill Road 4 miles to Winery.

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Travel

Linganore Winecellars is about 45 minutes West of Baltimore, MD and about 1 hour 15 minutes from Washington, DC. The closest airport is Baltimore Washington International (BWI) about 50 minutes away.

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Hotels

The preferred hotels for events at Linganore Winecellars are the Marriott properties less than 30 minutes away in Frederick, MD, which includes Fairfield Inn, Marriott Suites, Marriott Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Town Place. These hotels are all off of MD-85 in Frederick.

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Course Info

This is a true cross country course with rolling and challenging hills. The running surface is a mix of grassy fields and good single track through the woods. All three events take place entirely on the Linganore property on a 5 mile loop course. Runners in the 10 mile distance will complete 2 full loops. Half Marathoners will complete one shortened loop (approximately 5K) and 2 complete loops. The course will be well marked to keep everyone on track.

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Awards

All entrants receive a race t-shirt. Each event finisher will receive a customized finisher medal designed by Steel Images. All entrants over 21 receive a free wine tasting coupon, and there will be Red Shedman growler jugs awarded to the top male and female finisher at each distance which is filled with the brew of your choice!

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Proceeds

Altis Endurance Sports has been proud to support Anna’s Gift with a donation on behalf of our awesome aid station volunteers the first six years of the race. Altis will support Anna’s Gift again in 2022.

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Weather

Typical temperatures for Mt. Airy, MD in late September average in the low 60’s with morning lows in the 30’s or 40’s at the event start times.

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Results

All race results are at ultrasignup.com. Put Linganore in the search bar and select the race from the drop down. This will allow viewing of the Linganore race results links for each year located in a black box on the top right side of the screen.

The 2021 half marathon results are located here. To view the 5 Miler and 10 Miler results simply click on the half marathon results and then click on the green colored 10 Miler or 5 Miler links.

The 2020 half marathon results are located here. To view the 5 Miler and 10 Miler results simply click on the half marathon results and then click on the green colored 10 Miler or 5 Miler links.

The 2019 half marathon results are at https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=64042. To view the 5 Miler and 10 Miler results simply click on the half marathon results and then click on the green colored 10 Miler or 5 Miler links.

The 2018 half marathon results are at https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=64042#. To view the 5 Miler and 10 Miler results simply click on the half marathon results and then click on the green colored 10 Miler or 5 Miler links.

The 2017 half marathon results are at http://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=47121
To view the 5 Miler and 10 Miler results simply click on the half marathon results and then click on the green colored 10 Miler or 5 Miler links.

The 2016 half marathon results are at https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=38973. To view the 5 Miler and 10 Miler results simply click on the half marathon results and then click on the green colored 10 Miler or 5 Miler links.

Results will be posted the day after the event with a link here and on the race page at www.ultrasignup.com.

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Aid Stations

There will be 3 full aid stations for each 5 mile loop (1 at the start/finish). So runners in the 10 mile event will pass the full aid stations 5 times. Half Marathoners will pass the full aid stations a minimum of 7 times before the finish. The aid stations will have the usual race food, i.e. cookies, chips, fruit, water, and Gatorade. It is recommended that runners bring their own energy gels and electrolytes to the race as needed.

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Cutoffs

Runners have 4 hours 30 minutes to complete the half marathon; 4 hours and 15 minutes hours to complete the 10 mile event; and 4 hours to complete the 5 mile event.

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Swag

All finishers will receive quality finisher medals and a custom t-shirt which will include the race logo (late registrations subject to availability). Also, there are plans for additional promotional awards to the top finishers by gender in each race. More details to follow!

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Refunds/Transfers/Miscellaneous

As is the case with most races, there will be no refunds of entry fees to entrants. Transfers of race bibs from one runner to another is also not allowed, though deferrals to the following year may be available. If the race fills there will not be a waiting list.

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Questions

If you have any questions please contact Frank or Mike at altisendurancesports@gmail.com.

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