PLACE: Linganore Winecellars, 13601 Glisans Mill Road, Mt. Airy, MD.

ENTRY FEE: $17.00 if postmarked by October 19; $20.00 October 20 - November 1; $23.00 on Nov 2 (race day). Long sleeve mock turtle neck shirts guaranteed to first 300 entries, if picked up before 9:45 AM race day.

REGISTRATION: Mail entry form and check payable to Howard County Striders, to: Run Through The Grapevine, c/o Gerry Clapper, 2907 New Rover Road, West Friendship, MD 21794. You may also register in person at packet pick-up.(see below)

PACKET PICK-UP: Saturday November 1st, 10 AM to 5 PM, at Feet First, Wilde Lake Village Green, Columbia, MD. Race day pick-up at the winery from 8:45 AM to 9:45 AM.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS: Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners overall and the top two male and female runners in each age group. The age groups are as follows: under 20, 0-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over. Age group awards may go more than two deep, depending on number of finishers in that category.

TEAM INFO:  call (301) 776-3153.

POST-RACE ACTIVITIES: Upon finishing assorted refreshments will be available for the runners. Awards will be presented as soon as possible with WINE TASTING to follow. Picnic tables are available for those who would like to bring a picnic lunch.

COURSE: 8 kilometer (4.97 miles) VERY challenging course run entirely on the property of Linganore Winecellars.

INFORMATION: Call the Howard County Strider's Hotline at (410) 964-1998, or Gerry Clapper at (410) 489-5899 (please call before 10:00 pm).

DIRECTIONS: From I-70: Take Exit 62 New Market. North on MD 75(4.5 miles). Turn Right just before concrete bridge onto Glisans Mill Rd.(3.7 miles to winery).