CAPON VALLEY 50K
CAPON VALLEY 50K
LODGING
For assistance and additional information, e-mail Barbara at bubbz@frontiernet.net.
Local Accommodations:
-- Capon Springs & Farms – the historic, local family-style resort. Runners may wish to stay overnight on Saturday with their families and enjoy the facilities. The rooms are simple, clean & comfortable (no TV's, radios or telephones), and there is a spring-fed pool, a health spa and lots of activities on the property. There is an aid station near the facilities where the family could arrange to see their runner and cheer him/her on! Some of The Run traverses property belonging to Capon Springs. Also, they offer special arrangements for runners who stay over at least two nights with them -- Stay both Friday and Saturday nights and they will reimburse you the entire $75 entry fee. Stay only one night and they will reimburse half of the fee or $37.50! The facility is about a 15 minute drive from the start/finish line in Yellow Spring. They can be reached directly for information via email at caponsf@mountain.net or by phone at 304.874.3695. Click here for details.
There are several nice B&B¹s in the area that fill up quickly:
-- The Asa Cline House B&B has been a sponsor of the race since its inception and is situated on the property adjacent to the local Ruritan, the start of the race. Enjoy the spaghetti “dinner of a champion” Friday night before the race and a runner’s breakfast Saturday morning of the race. The start of the race is a pleasant warm-up walk/jog from the B&B. Enjoy rooms with private baths and queen beds (one room has twin beds) or the carriage house (a self contained one-bedroom apartment with kitchen, living room and day beds in addition to the queen bed in the bedroom). Guests can enjoy hot showers after the race as well as soaking in the spa. For information or reservations, check their website www.asaclinehouse.com or contact John & Merrie Hammond directly at: merrie@asaclinehouse.com or 866-665-4115. Asa Cline House B&B is fully booked for the Run weekend. However, Merrie will put your name on a waiting list in the event there is a cancellation.
-- About 6 miles away, The Country Inn at High View has a facility that could be family-friendly, ³The Granary² - a charming self-contained apartment-like space. Call Gail & Grant Johnson at 304.856.1415, and/or check out their website (www.thecountryinnathighview.com)
-- And, along the Cacapon River, James
& Kathleen Dixon offer two rooms with a shared bath, or outdoor camping
space at their facility. They can be reached at 304.874.3656 or via e-mail
at KDSTAT@citlink.net chances are you
will need to leave a message & they will call you back.
Also in the area near Yellow Spring [and three miles from the start/finish at
Ruritan Park], a local retreat center has dorm-style (bunk bed) accommodations
available. High View House at Concord Retreat is a heated/air-conditioned
single story brick house in the woods with 8 individual bedrooms (2 bunks
per room) and shared (residential-style) bathrooms. The house has large
open areas for relaxing before or after the run. No TV or computer
connections. The rate is $30 per person , per night, double
occupancy (plus tax & county lodging fees). Most guests bring their own linens, and/or sleeping bags
but linens are available for $15. Payments are
required in advance by cash or check only. For more information
email
info@concordretreat.com or call toll free 866.833.2929 ]
The next closest option is The Hayfield Motel, about 18 miles from
Yellow Spring. It was probably built in the 1950's at the height of the "motor
hotel" era. It is right along a major road (Rt. 50), but sits back a
little, so there probably isn't too much traffic noise. There is a convenience
store nearby and two small restaurants within less than a mile. The
Hayfield can be reached for rates & information at 540.877.1019
Another '50's style motel a bit closer to Winchester (and about 22 miles from
Yellow Spring) is The Mohawk Motel. They advertise having
in-room telephones & cable/color TV's. They are right on the main road, near
convenience stores and gas stations. Their phone number is 540.667.1410.
And, about 10 miles south of Yellow Spring, in nearby Wardensville, there is a
small (3 room!) facility called See¹s Motel. See¹s has been in
business for over 70 years, and has phones & TV.¹s in the rooms. It is not
fancy, and it is right on the main street, in the midst of residential and
commercial establishments, so staying there can be a bit of an adventure, but
runners have stayed there, before. They do not accept credit cards. They
can be reached at 304.874.3666.
Winchester, VA Accommodations
If you would prefer more traditional/contemporary hotels, Winchester, Virginia
is the nearest town with a wide selection. From any of the Winchester
facilities you should allow at least 45 minutes to reach the
start/finish area at Ruritan Park. There are too many hotels in Winchester to
list here, but below are the names & phone numbers for the newest hotels in the
area that are closest (or most convenient to the Interstate which might make
your access to the 50K a bit easier)... All of the facilities in the list
advertise amenities including in-room coffee makers, free continental
breakfasts, cable TV, high speed internet connections, etc. The corporate
parent company can also be found on the internet for online
reservations:
-- Courtyard by Marriott (Rt 50 West) - the newest AND closest of
all
Winchester facilities. Toll free 800.31.2211 Local 540.678.8822.
-- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott (at 522 South) - Toll free 888-236-2427 Local: 540.665.8881
-- Hampton Inn & Conference Center
(Rt 7 and I-81) - Toll-free: 888.254.0637 Local: 540.678.4000
--Hilton Garden - NEW Property (120 Wingate Drive -
1.1 miles from I-81) Local: (540) 722-8881 Fax: (540) 722-8889
-- Holiday Inn Express (at 522
North) - Toll free: 888.465.4329.... Hotel Front Desk:
540.667.7050.
-- The Sleep Inn (at 522 South) - Toll free: 877.424.6423.... Local: 540.667.7636
Winchester also has other popular hotels, including an Econo Lodge,
Shoney's, Wingate Inn, Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn and a variety of small
independent hotels.
Other Lodging in Hampshire County
If you are coming from the west or just wish to see more of scenic Hampshire
County, you might consider the following:
Just Far Enough Getaway -- a 3-BR/2 BA vacation rental on Hoy Rd. in
Augusta-- (http://www.JustFarEnough.com)
The South Branch Inn -- a recently built motel east of Romney on Rt.50. (http://www.southbranchinn.com)
The Hampshire County Visitors' Bureau's website (http://www.ComeToHampshire.com)
includes other options.
Camping
If you are thinking of
RV camping, Winchester has a good place called Candy
Hill Campground. They offer RV hookups for water, electric & sewer, as well
as a game room, lounge, vending machines and small store. They can be
reached at 540.662.8010.
Or, if you had tent camping in mind, the
Ruritan grounds (the
start/finish
site of The Run) is open on a first-come/first-served basis to runners who
want to set up tents. There are outdoor showers & toilets available. There
are no other amenities for campers, and it is best reserved for those who
really prefer the more rustic approach.
If you have any additional questions, or need additional
lodging
information, feel free to email Barbara directly, or contact her at the number
for
Concord Retreat.
