Dash through the Hills

Event Update

Please note! Due to weather conditions, we have to push this event to January 17th!

Event Overview

Hardware Hills Vineyard is hosting a charity trail run and walk that explores the entire property of the vineyard, including a pathway to the adjacent historic Hardware River.

Event Details

• DATE: RESCHEDULED Saturday, January 17, 2025
• TIME: Dash begins at 10:30 a.m.
• LOCATION: Hardware Hills Vineyard, 5199 W River Rd, Scottsville, VA 24590
• DISTANCE: The run portion of this event is approximately 5K (3.1 miles). The walk portion is approximately 1.1 miles. As this is a fun run/walk event, participants are not required to complete every portion of the run if they choose.

Registration and Costs

• REGISTRATION: Online in advance at runsignup.com or race day registration
• COST: $50/45/30/30 pre-register (T-shirts guaranteed for preregistered by Nov. 29). $50 on day of event -- no guarantee on t-shirt

The Course

This is a somewhat challenging trek through the Hardware Hills property that includes:

• Inclined gravel drive: Parts of the course feature hilly terrain.
• Grassy hills: Experience a variety of landscapes beyond the cottage and estate home.
• Sloping drop: There will be an elevation change down to the river and back.
• Tasting Room: The dash concludes at the tasting room where a food truck will be on hand and wine will be available to participants over 21 years old.

Water (and wine for those registered for the wine run) before, during and after the dash will be available.

Donations

Hardware Hills is proud to partner with the Monticello Area Community Action Agency in our efforts to feed the hungry this season. Please consider adding a donation to your registration. Canned goods are also welcome to be dropped off on race day. We appreciate you helping support our local community!

What You Need to Bring

• Comfortable clothing: Running/walking clothes appropriate for the weather.
• Sturdy shoes: Shoes suitable for trail trekking.
• Holiday spirit: Attire that reflects the holiday season is welcome and encouraged!

What Not to Bring

• Pets: We love them, but this day could be hectic with animals on the course.
• Wheeled items: Strollers or any wheeled items are difficult to maneuver on our course.
• Outside alcohol: Per Virginia ABC law, no outside alcohol is allowed on Hardware Hills property.

Event Cancellation

There is NO rain/ice/snow date. In case of inclement weather, management reserves the right to cancel/alter/modify the race/course for safety concerns. In any case, there will be No Refunds of race entry fees. Race insurance is offered if you would like to secure it in the event you cannot participate. Each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid. T-shirts will be available for participants who registered within the shirt guarantee window. There is no complimentary race entry to a future race. All monies collected are used to develop and produce the event, including all race supplies, staffing, and administration. We pledge to make every effort to produce a fair, safe and exciting event for all. Any decision we make to go forth with the race is based on the overall event safety.