FLYING DOG SPRINT FOR SPAT CANCELLED

Flying Dog Brewery has made the difficult decision to cancel all events in 2020 including Sprint for Spat.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is asking that employers do everything possible to slow the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. We are following all of the procedures recommended by the CDC and OSHA in order to provide a safe, clean, healthy work environment for our employees.

In addition to our ongoing internal health and safety practices, given the recent guidance from the CDC and direction from Governor Hogan about limiting attendance at large gatherings, we have made the decision to close our tasting room as well as an extra precaution to protect the health and safety of our employees and our community. Brewery operations are not affected at this time.

For those already registered, refunds will be issued within the week as we work with our partners at runsignup.com. We look forward to drinking beers and running (or…walking, or maybe, just drinking) with all of you in a world where it’s safe to do so again. If you have additional questions, please e-mail Kristin at kristin.hanna@flyingdog.com.

Join us on October 10 for the second annual Flying Dog Sprint for Spat— a running extravaganza unlike any other on the planet. Proceeds from the race will go toward our partnership with the Oyster Recovery Partnership, a non-profit committed to rebuilding the oyster population in the Chesapeake Bay Area. Stick around after you finish for live music, fresh oysters, well-crafted beers, and general post-race debauchery.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS 21 AND OVER (THERE WILL BE NO ADMITTANCE FOR ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 21)

SERIOUSLY, PLEASE NOTE: EVERYONE, EVEN PEOPLE WHO ARE REGISTERED, WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW ID AT THE ENTRANCE.

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ENTRY FEES

10K (includes 10K race entry, t-shirt, a v. fancy finisher’s medal, and 1 cold, delicious beer after the race. Also includes option to enter the .10K race with oyster “shooter”)

*PRESALE $50 for March 1st through April 30th
$55 through June 30th, 2020
$65 through August 31st, 2020
$75 through Race Day

Beer Mile Relay - 4 participants per team (includes Beer Mile Relay entry, t-shirt, finisher’s medal, 1 beer per person during each 1/4-mile leg of the race, and 1 beer per person to enjoy after the race. Also, option to enter in the .10k race with oyster “shooter”)

*PRESALE $100 per team ($25 per person) - March 1st through April 30th
$120 per team ($30 per person) through June 30th, 2020
$140 per team ($35 per person) through August 31st, 2020
$160 per team ($40 per person) through Race Day

Note: Beer Mile Relay teams are required enter an estimated time range for their team to complete the entire mile during the registration process. There will be two heats this year and we will be splitting these up based on race team’s times. While this is a FUN race, please be honest in your answers so we can do our best to match people up.

Heat times will be at 10:30am and 12pm. These is NO switching of times. Please make sure you are available for both times. You will be notified of your team number and heat time ONE WEEK prior to the race.

.10K (includes .10K race entry, t-shirt, and an oyster “shooter”)

*PRESALE $20 PER PERSON - March 1st through April 30th
$25 through June 30th, 2020
$30 through August 31st, 2020 
$35 through through Race Day

**Group discount rate, when you sign up four people or more, you will receive 20% off your entry. You must register all at once to receive the discount.

Spectator Ticket (includes one beer):
$5 - Sip on a pint of beer while gawking at other people doing athletic stuff. Even if you’re not a runner, come check out the madness and support your friends and family members so one day they leave you good stuff in their will. NEW THIS YEAR: Spectator tickets will be available for purchase at the gate on race day ONLY. ALL SPECTATORS MUST BE 21+ WITH A VALID I.D., NO EXCEPTIONS.  AND STILL, NO ONE UNDER 21.

Sign up for the VIP Experience for an additional $25 (limited to only 50 registrants per time slot) you will have this option to select during the registration process.
o   8am to 12 noon ($25)
o   Noon to 5pm ($25)
o   All day ($50)
Includes brewery tour post-race at 10:30am for 8-noon and 1pm from noon-5pm
Indoor showers and bathrooms
Access to the tasting room with 21+ taps
Indoor seating during the event
Receive high-fives from brewery staff as often as you’d like

There are no refunds of entry given or transfers of entry permitted for this event. Please note that if you have a spectator joining you and you want them to be a VIP too, you MUST purchase them a VIP pass as well.

WANNA VOLUNTEER? 
Looking for large groups and individuals! Please email Tori.meissner@flyingdog.com if interested. 

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RACE INFORMATION

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Event Schedule 

6:45AM: Registration and Packet Pick-Up begins
7:45AM: Race Announcements
8:00AM: 10K Race Start 
10:00AM: 10K Winner Announcements
10:30AM: Beer Mile Relay – HEAT 1, Teams 1-20 BMR Heat 1 Winner Announced immediately after
12PM: Beer Mile Relay – HEAT 2, Teams 21-40; BMR Heat 2 Winner Announced immediately after
1:30PM: National Anthem
1:35PM: .10K Start
2:15PM: PARTY CONTINUES with Dance Party DJ and live music 
3:30PM: Last Call
5:00PM: That’s a wrap

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Packet Pick-Up

Thursday, October 8 from 4PM-7PM
Flying Dog Brewery
4607 Wedgewood Blvd
Frederick, MD 21703

Friday, October 9 from 4PM-7PM
Charm City Run - Frederick
467 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701

Race Day:
Onsite starting at 6:45AM

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COURSE (subject to change)

The Sprint for Spat 10K makes a loop beginning at the Flying Dog brewery and ending at the Flying Dog brewery. That’s what a loop is after all. Along the way, you will be inspired by picturesque views of Frederick’s natural beauty… flowers, birds, trees, more trees, weird-shaped rocks, wild animals eating smaller wild animals. You know, nature stuff.

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AWARDS

Awards for the top 3 overall for men and women AND the top 3 for each age group men and women (age groups below):

21-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 and over

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AMENITIES

All entrants in the 10K and the Beer Mile Relay receive one beer, t-shirt, finishers medal and an oyster shooter during the .10K. The 10K is chip timed. All spectators (spectator ticket needed) will receive one beer.

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PARKING

Parking is offsite for this event but is walkable. There will also be shuttles throughout the day to and from the brewery.

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ACCOMODATIONS

Whether you are coming the night before or staying the night of we’ve got you covered with our partners at TownePlace Suites Frederick – only 1.5 miles from the brewery. Use the link until Saturday, October 3rd for a discount of only $99 per night. (Link coming soon) 

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BENEFICIARY

The Oyster Recovery Partnership is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that designs and implements sustainable oyster restoration, aquaculture and commercial fishery activities to improve the environment and expand economic opportunities in the Chesapeake Bay. Over the past two decades, ORP has planted nearly 8 billion oysters on 2,460 underwater acres throughout Maryland.

Help them continue this important work by making a donation – $1 plants as many as 100 oysters! If one adult oyster can filter 50 gallons of water per day, imagine the impact of thousands! https://oysterrecovery.org/donate/

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WEATHER & EVENT CANCELLATION

Please review the Charm City Run Weather and Event Cancellation policy here prior to registering for this event. If you have any questions about the policy please email us at events@charmcityrun.com prior to registering.