Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® announces return of the Apple Blossom 10k and Kids Bloomin’ Mile

The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival^® is excited to partner with Frederick County Parks and Recreation on the return of the Valley Health 10k and Shenandoah Valley Orthodontics Kids’ Bloomin’ Mile. Experience the sights, sounds and excitement of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival^®, while running through the historic streets of downtown Winchester.

Brad Veach, Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival^® Executive Director states, “The 10k and Kids’ Bloomin’ Mile races are a long-standing tradition and attract thousands of elite and recreational runners from across the region each year.  The festival looks forward to continuing the race tradition with our new partners, Frederick County Parks & Recreation. I am pleased with the level of energy and passion they bring to the race events and expect the festival and race participants to benefit immensely from their leadership.”  Veach went on to state, “I would be remiss if I did not recognize and thank Rosie Schiavone for her years of services as our festival race director.  Rosie’s professionalism, dedication and passion for running and the youth in our community helped grow both races to what they are today.”

Andrew Keefauver, Superintendent of Recreation for Frederick County Parks and Rec said, “We are excited to be given this opportunity to expand our current running events by partnering with the SABF on two of the area’s premier races. These races will complement our existing Half Marathon, Thanksgiving 5k, Sherando Adult/Youth Trilithon, Trails4Miles and youth running clubs.

Race registration opens Monday, February 28.

Shenandoah Valley Orthodontics Kids Bloomin’ Mile

• Friday, April 29
• Race Starts at 4pm on Handley Avenue
• Early Registration $20

Valley Health 10k

• Saturday, April 30
• Race starts at 8:30am on Handley Avenue
• Early Registration $30

To register, visit www.runatthetop.net.

We hope everyone has a “Bloomin’ Good Time” at the races and throughout the festival!