About This Event
This women’s only event starts at 8:30 AM on Saturday, June 12 on the property of Heron’s Nest Herb Farm, following River Bend Rd and CR 407 for a scenic out and back. There will be 3 fully stocked water stops manned by handsome male servants wearing Hawaiian shirts. 5 water stops for the 10K and 3 for the 5K. Runners receive, tech shirt guaranteed by signing up before 5-26-10, great course with male servants at water stops, post race champagne brunch. After the race the ladies enjoy breakfast with champagne or mimosas, great music, free massages, shopping for lavender products, and cutting your own lavender from the field. This is also the first weekend of the Blanco Lavender Festival in which all other local farms participate.
Lodging in Blanco- RESERVE EARLY! HOTELS ARE FILLING FAST!!- Click here for lodging info and links.
A word from Heron’s Nest Farm owners
Heron’s Nest is very excited to host the Run in Texas women’s run. We welcome you to this amazing and beautiful part of Texas during our 6th Annual Lavender Festival. On that day we will also be hosting a unique array of artist at the farm .. They include potters, sculptors, painters, jewelry makers and garden art creators. The artist will be on hand to share their visions and their life’s work. (I can get more specific as we get vendors signed up) Here are some links to view some of their works……
We will also have classes on the farm centered around the use of Essential Oil. You can create your own body mister, massage oil or hand soap using your own blended scent. You will have lots of amazing Essential Oils to choose from including Lavender Oil which we will be distilling on that day so that you can see how that’s done. . These projects range in price from $5-$11.
Try out some culinary lavender in treats to buy that include Hibiscus Lavender Tea, Homemade Candies, Lavender laced Popcorn and more.
Start and Finish at Heron’s Nest Herb Farm
1673 River Bend Dr. Blanco, Texas 78606, Phone number: (830) 833-2627, Email- heronsnest@txwinet.com
DIRECTIONS FROM SAN ANTONIO
Take US-281 North to Blanco. Turn right on 163, turn right on 165, right at CR 407 (Chimney Valley Rd), right at River Bend Rd, farm is at the end at cul de sac. Or click here for mapquest map.
Directions from Austin, go thru the Y at Oak Hill and continue on 290 west thru Dripping Springs. About 8 miles past Dripping there is a turn to the left on 165 at Henley. You travel 11 miles south on RR 165 and turn left on Chimney Valley Road or CR 407.
Limited to the 1st 400 650 Runners.
Register early to make sure you can be a part of this great event.
Entry Fees- No Refunds
10K-$45 through 5-12-10, $55 through 5-29-10, $65 after that and $70 on race day if event has not filled before that date. 5K-$40 through 5-12-10, $50 through 5-29-10, $60 after that and $65 on race day if event has not filled before that date.
MILITARY, FIRE, POLICE DISCOUNT- No refunds
10K- $40 through 5-12-09, $50 through 5-29-10, $60 after that and $65 on race day if event has not filled by then. Available by mail in entry only.
ONLINE SIGNUP- CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
DOWNLOADABLE ENTRY- CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE ENTRY FORM
Packet pickup
Packet pick up will be offered in Austin at RunTex Riverside on 6-11-10 from 5-7pm, at Run Gear Run in San Antonio on 6-11-10 from noon till 7pm, or at the lavender farm on race day from 7:00-8:15am.
