Event Description

Lace up your sneakers and get ready for a fun and scenic 5K trail run or walk starting at Buried Barrel Hard Cider! This unique course winds through the peaceful countryside of Castile, NY, taking you across dirt and gravel paths, between beautiful rolling farm fields, and even past a few friendly cows—don’t forget to snap a selfie! 

With the help of our amazing local first responders, you’ll safely cross the road before making your way through our picturesque apple orchard to the finish line. Whether you’re running for time or walking for fun, this course offers something for everyone—including great views and fresh country air. 

WHAT TO WEAR:

Think big hair, bold colors, and retro vibes! Rock your:

• Neon spandex or leg warmers  
• Fanny packs  
• Headbands & sweatbands  
• 80s band tees or tracksuits  
• Bright tutus, mesh tops, and anything radically retro 

There will be fun swag, photo spots, cider at the finish line [21+ years old], and random prizes for just showing up (must be a registered racer)! We have really rad keepsake medals that will be given to each race participant at the finish line!  

WHAT TO EXPECT 

This is a point-to-point race — you’ll start at the Buried Barrel taproom location and end in the Pankow Farms apple orchard. At the finish line there will be complimentary water, bananas and (optional) hard cider to cheers with and you’ll be given your keepsake medal. There will be “Jimmy” rides and wagon rides back to the cidery roughly every 15 minutes [approx.] as participants finish the race. Diner on the Run food truck will be set up at the cidery for when you finish the race. There will be a discount for all race participants that dine with Diner on the Run.

AGE GROUPS 

The race is open to all ages — however, we ask there to be NO strollers and NO dogs on the trail. We absolutely love dogs and welcome friendly, leashed pets at our cidery, but because of where the 5K runs though we don’t want to risk any pup running off. 

AWARDS

Special awards will be presented to our TOP OVERALL FINISHERS and to the LAST person who crosses the finish line. The overall finishers will hold the course records and the last person will be named "Person Irrelevant" - in football, it's a term they use to celebrate the underdog, or the last player drafted!   All participants will receive a custom medal.   

PARKING

You will park at Buried Barrel and it's FREE! Just follow the parking attendants on where to go.

PHOTOGRAPHERS

We have Jamie Pankow Photography and Wiseley Photography by Adrianna Lathan that will be along the course to take photos of the race participants!

VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORSHIPS

If you are unable to race but still would like to be involved, we will have many open volunteer positions for race day. We are also looking for sponsors! If you’re interested in partnering with us, please reach out to Lindsey!

PACKET PICK-UP OPTIONS: *Must Bring ID!*

Sunday, September 28 from 12 PM – 4:30 PM at Buried Barrel

Saturday, October 4 from 12 PM – 4:30 PM at Buried Barrel

Race Day: Sunday, October 5 from 8:30 AM to right up until the start of the race

CANCELLATION POLICY

There are no refunds. In the event of dangerous weather conditions, public safety concerns, or any other reason considered necessary by the race organizers, we reserve the right to postpone or reschedule the event at our discretion or offer a 100% virtual alternative. 

If you made it to the end of the race description, you're probably wondering - what the heck is the Jimmy ride? The Jimmy ride is a one-of-a-kind party mobile, built entirely from scratch and designed for good times. While it was made with parties in mind, it's also made appearances in the Wyoming County - Pike Fair Parade, the Warsaw Fireman's Parade, the Akron Christmas Parade, every Pankow event including an appearance at last year's Halloween Party at Buried Barrel Hard Cider! You never really know where the Jimmy ride will roll up next!