Corkscrew & Brew 5K

Written by admin on March 3, 2015. Posted in

The 5th annual Corkscrew 5K, held in conjunction with Savor Blowing Rock (formerly the Blue Ridge Wine  & Food Festival), combines road racing and wine (or, if you prefer, walking and wine). Join us at the fabulous Chetola Resort for super fun weekend.

SCHEDULE

Friday – April 21^st:

4:00 – 7:00pm  Early packet pick up and onsite registration in the Recreation Center

Saturday – April 22^nd:

8:00 – 8:50am Walk-up registration and packet pick-up

9:00am 5K Run/Walk START [Note new time.]

Awards to follow

FEES

Wine-Free 5K: $25 in advance, $35 morning of the race
Wine-Lovers 5K:  (includes 4 wine stations along the route): $30 in advance, $40 morning of the race. [Must be 21 to enter this division; wrist bands will be given out and are required to be worn during race.]

LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT

Free to runners who register by Tuesday, March 31, and while supplies last for late registrants

LOCATION START AND FINISH

Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NC 28605

COURSE

An accurately measured, winding and scenic run through Chetola Resort
Click here to view the course map

PRIZES

Awards given to Overall Male and Female, Master Male and Female, and the Top 2 in the following age groups:

Wine Free: under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Wine Lovers: 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Door prizes include wine, wine-related items, t-shirts, running accessories, massages from the Spa at Chetola Resort, tickets to Blowing Rock Chamber events and more.

RESTRICTIONS

No roller blades or dogs (Chetola is a pet-free property)

INFORMATION

828.295.5535 or gwoolard@chetola.com

REGISTRATION

OR

Register by downloading and mailing a registration form

All runners, for both the Wine-Free and the Wine-Lovers divisions, must sign a waiver. Click here to print waivers. Please sign and bring with you to registration and packet pick-up. Waivers will also be available at the registration tables.

Not a runner? We welcome walkers as well! Or be a spectator and cheer on the participants while enjoying the to-go breakfast bar and the Bloody Mary / Mimosa bar set up on Timberlake’s patio from 7:30am-10am.

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Corkscrew 5K

Written by admin on March 3, 2015. Posted in

The Corkscrew 5K, held in conjunction with Savor Blowing Rock (formerly the Blue Ridge Wine
 & Food Festival), combines road racing and wine (or, if you prefer, walking and wine). Join us for this fourth annual event that benefits the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation & Girls on the Run of the High Country.

SCHEDULE

Friday – April 15th:

4:00 – 6:00pm  Early packet pick up and onsite registration in the Recreation Center

Saturday – April 16th:

7:30-8:20am Walk-up registration and packet pick-up

8:30am 5K Run/Walk begins

Awards to follow

FEES

Wine-Free 5K: $25 in advance, $35 morning of the race
Wine-Lovers 5K:  (includes 4 wine stations along the route): $30 in advance, $40 morning of the race. [Must be 21 to enter this division; wrist bands will be given out and are required to be worn during race.]

LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT

Free to runners who register by Tuesday, March 31, and while supplies last for late registrants

LOCATION START AND FINISH

Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NC 28605

COURSE

An accurately measured, winding and scenic run through Chetola Resort
Click here to view the course map

PRIZES

Awards given to Overall Male and Female, Master Male and Female, and theTop 2 in the following age groups:

Wine Free: under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Wine Lovers: 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Door prizes include wine, wine-related items, t-shirts, running accessories, massages from the Spa at Chetola Resort, tickets to Blowing Rock Chamber events and more.

RESTRICTIONS

No roller blades or dogs (Chetola is a pet-free property)

INFORMATION

828.295.5535 or gwoolard@chetola.com

REGISTRATION

OR

Register by downloading and mailing a registration form

All runners, for both the Wine-Free and the Wine-Lovers divisions, must sign a waiver. Click here to print waivers. Please sign and bring with you to registration and packet pick-up. Waivers will also be available at the registration tables.

Not a runner? We welcome walkers as well! Or be a spectator and cheer on the participants while enjoying the to-go breakfast bar and the Bloody Mary / Mimosa bar set up on Timberlake’s patio from 7:30am-10am.

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Corkscrew 5K

Written by admin on March 3, 2015. Posted in

The Corkscrew 5K, in conjunction with the Blue Ridge Wine & Food Festival, combines road racing and wine (or, if you prefer, walking and wine). Join us for this third annual event that benefits the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation & Girls on the Run.

TIME

7:30-8:20am Walk-up registration and packet pick-up

8:30am 5K Run/Walk begins
**Early packet pick-up available on Friday, April 17 from 4-6pm in the Recreation Center

FEE

Wine-Free 5K: $25 in advance, $35 morning of the race
Wine-Lovers 5K (includes 4 wine stations along the route): $30 in advance, $40 morning of the race

Must be 21 to enter this division; wrist bands will be given out and are required to be worn during race

LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT

Free to runners who register by Tuesday, March 31, and while supplies last for late registrants

LOCATION START AND FINISH

Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NC 28605

COURSE

An accurately measured, winding and scenic run through Chetola Resort
Click here to view the course map

PRIZES

Awards given to Overall Male and Female, Master Male and Female, and theTop 2 in the following age groups:

Wine Free: under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Wine Lovers: 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Door prizes include wine, wine-related items, t-shirts, running accessories, massages from the Spa at Chetola Resort, tickets to Blowing Rock Chamber events and more.

RESTRICTIONS

No roller blades or dogs (Chetola is a pet-free property)

INFORMATION

828.295.5535 or gwoolard@chetola.com

REGISTRATION

OR

Register by printing and mailing this registration form

All runners, for both the Wine-Free and the Wine-Lovers divisions, must sign a waiver. Click here to print waivers. Please sign and bring with you to registration and packet pick-up. Waivers will also be available at the registration tables.

Not a runner? We welcome walkers as well! Or be a spectator and cheer on the participants while enjoying the to-go breakfast bar and the Bloody Mary / Mimosa bar set up on Timberlake’s patio from 7:30am-10am.

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Let Us Run 5K 10K & Fun Run/Walk

Written by admin on January 28, 2015. Posted in

Join us Saturday May 20^th for the 3rd Annual Let Us Run 5k, 10k & Fun Run/Walk

The USATF Certified Courses [5K #NC11083PH] [10K #NC11084PH] begins and ends at Catawba Meadows Park and features a traffic free tour of the Catawba River Greenway.

Additional event details are available at event website.

Click here to download a paper race application.

The 5/10K runs and Fun Run/Walk benefit the El Bethel Baptist Church Youth Ministries and local charities. Please support their efforts by making a donation here. 

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Let Us Run 5K 10K & Fun Run/Walk

Written by admin on January 28, 2015. Posted in

Join us Saturday May 21^st for the 3rd Annual Let Us Run 5K & Fun Run/Walk and newly added 10K.

The USATF Certified Courses [5K #NC11083PH] [10K #NC11084PH] begins and ends at Catawba Meadows Park and features a traffic free tour of the Catawba River Greenway.

Additional event details are available at event website.

Click here to download a paper race application.

The 5/10K runs and Fun Run/Walk benefit the El Bethel Baptist Church Youth Ministries and local charities. Please support their efforts by making a donation here. 

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