First time running the Uncorked Half after hearing about it through SportsBackers, who also organize the Richmond Marathon. The course is an easy decline through the first 7 miles, then … MORE
First time running the Uncorked Half after hearing about it through SportsBackers, who also organize the Richmond Marathon. The course is an easy decline through the first 7 miles, then a gnarly uphill (10-12% incline over ~quarter mile). Drove the course the day prior to get an idea of the route and partook in some local libations. Pre-race was easy; plenty of parking in the grass lot next to the winery; zero wait for a port-o-potty; informal corrals.
A few items of note:
1. Either due to COVID, or to keep costs/waste to a minimum, there were no cups available at the water stops, so you’ll need to be prepared to stop and fill your own.
2. The last 3 miles is a bit of a mind-bender, as the course takes you past the winery/finish line on a 2-mile out & back through a neighborhood and back around through a thin section of grass, and finally up a gravel hill. Most of the runners I talked to after the race would’ve much rather done the neighborhood O&B at the beginning.
3. Swag bag had plenty of snack for post-race, but your bib is only good for 1 adult beverage. Being a heavy racer in Virginia Beach and frequenting J&A events, one brew seemed a little low-rent, but certainly not enough to prevent running the Uncorked again next year.
Overall: Met some super friendly fellow runners, and unexpectedly pulled a half PR and age group 1st place. New Kent Winery was very accommodating for the post-race party with seating and live music.
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First time running the Uncorked Half after hearing about it through SportsBackers, who also organize the Richmond Marathon. The course is an easy decline through the first 7 miles, then … MORE
First time running the Uncorked Half after hearing about it through SportsBackers, who also organize the Richmond Marathon. The course is an easy decline through the first 7 miles, then a gnarly uphill (10-12% incline over ~quarter mile). Drove the course the day prior to get an idea of the route and partook in some local libations. Pre-race was easy; plenty of parking in the grass lot next to the winery; zero wait for a port-o-potty; informal corrals.
A few items of note:
1. Either due to COVID, or to keep costs/waste to a minimum, there were no cups available at the water stops, so you’ll need to be prepared to stop and fill your own.
2. The last 3 miles is a bit of a mind-bender, as the course takes you past the winery/finish line on a 2-mile out & back through a neighborhood and back around through a thin section of grass, and finally up a gravel hill. Most of the runners I talked to after the race would’ve much rather done the neighborhood O&B at the beginning.
3. Swag bag had plenty of snack for post-race, but your bib is only good for 1 adult beverage. Being a heavy racer in Virginia Beach and frequenting J&A events, one brew seemed a little low-rent, but certainly not enough to prevent running the Uncorked again next year.
Overall: Met some super friendly fellow runners, and unexpectedly pulled a half PR and age group 1st place. New Kent Winery was very accommodating for the post-race party with seating and live music.