8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Come enjoy the challenging routes of Sky Meadows State Park and Valley View Farm, home of the Gnarled Orchard. These courses are knotty, knot nice at the farm as they are a mix of cross country, trail, and hills! To see what else Valley View Farm has to offer, please visit https://www.valleyviewva.com/. Runners receive: A glass of cider, wine or mead from Valley View, Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event. Runners may also redeem their drink ticket for sweet cider, juice or soda. Walkers and leashed pets are welcome to attend this event. Now offering a virtual run option for those who cannot make it on race day. You will receive a medal. For more details or to register, please visit Bishop’s Events online at https://bishopsevents.com/event/2023-valley-view-hard-cider-challenge-5k-10k-half/ . Registration Fees 5k – $35, until August 31 ($40) 10k – $50, until August 31 ($55) Half – $65, until August 31 ($70) Proceeds benefit the Friends of Sky Meadows. More info: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sky-meadows, 540-592-3556, [email protected]