Race Information
Join us in running the Bachman Valley Half Marathon, a perfect 13.1-mile run along the rolling, scenic countryside of Carroll County. This race is part of the Maryland RRCA Grand Prix Series.
Half-Marathon Pricing
May 27 - June 2 ............................ $22
June 3 - July 31 ............................ $25
August 1 - September 15............. $30
Race-Day ......................................... $35
Half-Marathon Relay Pricing
May 27 - June 2 ............................ $35
June 3 - July 31 ............................ $40
August 1 - September 15 ............ $45
Race-Day ......................................... $50
All current WRRC members when using their RunSignUp accounts will receive a $2.50 discount on registration.
Apparel:
Custom-designed, full-color performance (moisture-wicking) technical clothing and hats are available for purchase on the BVHM SquadLocker store. Apparel is only available through this link. No apparel will be sold at the race. Your order will be shipped directly to you. Please click the link to be directed to the race store:
https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/bachman-valley-half-marathon?_k=aad0pg
Refund/Deferral Policy
WRRC does not offer refunds or deferrals for this race. However, WRRC does allow a one-time transfer of the bib. Since WRRC does not process refunds, the exchange of funds for the bib would need to take place between the participants. WRRC will not facilitate this process.
Race-Day!
Parking: There is plenty of parking at Bachman Valley Farms located at 460 Old Bachmans Valley Rd, Westminster, MD 21157. Please follow parking attendants when entering AND exiting. Be aware of all runners that may be warming up/finishing!
Early Packet Pick-Up: 9/26 11:00am - 1:00pm at Run Moore (28 West Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157)
Race-Day Packet Pick-Up: 6:30AM - 7:30AM. Please find your table by last name. If you have not registered, you'll have to go to a separate line to register. Please double-check information on your bib.
Photography:
Erin Vinson is returning as our race photographer out on course to capture your smiling faces! Photos will be posted online (our facebook page) for you to download within a week after the race. Photos are free to download because well...why shouldn't they be?!
Awards:
Awards will be given to:
(1) Overall male/female (1) Top Male Relay
(2) Masters male/female (2) Top Female Relay
(3) First WRRC male/female **relay awards subject to change
(4) Top Age Group Finishers
**All age-groups will be weighted by the number of participants in each age group from the past ten years. There will be no duplicate awards.
Finisher Award:
Each finisher of the Bachman Valley Half Marathon will receive a finisher award. More information of this to come later!