The first annual Holland Roundup Revival was an amazing success! In one of the only sunny days in a mostly rainy October, we had dozens of runners and hundreds of audience members attend the event. First, a couple dozen runners competed on the 11-mile woods run. We had a huge range, from very experienced runners who finished in just under an hour, to local families who jogged together and finished in under four hours. The experienced runners said it was the most grueling 11 miles they’d ever run, and all the runners said it was a beautiful and well-laid out course.
A view of the Illinois Valley from the race route
A diverse crowd assembled for the first ever Epic Fun Endurance Run at the Roundup. Families and joggers ran with trained, experienced runners, with finish times ranging from just over one hour, up to about 4 hours. We were proud of our course through our lovely hills when the experienced runners reported that it was the most grueling 11-mile race they’d ever run!
Cabin Chemistry – holistic pain relief for runners pack
Talking Woods – “Born to Run” gift set
Coffee Heaven – 2 lbs whole bean coffee
Bear Images – decorative gift box
“The I Saw Bigfoot Shop” on Etsy – Sasquatch gift
Diggin Livin – 2 jars local honey
Foris Vineyard – 2 bottles local wine
Papa’s Sporting Goods – colorful hammock
True Value Hardware – 4 bars scented goat milk soap
Shop Smart – $50 Gift Certificate
The Sasquatch Woods People would like to thank all of the donors!
Music in the Parking lot
After the run, the crowds gathered at the Holland Store for the music show. Three bands entertained the crowds for the whole afternoon! The first band to take the stage was our own local White Oak Wood, who even played an original song they wrote just for the Roundup event!
Next up was Jason Dae West, of Williams, with his high-energy one-man-band performance of original songs.
Finally the Brother’s Reed, from Medford, got the audience dancing with their high-energy brotherly folk tunes!
Bobbalou’s served burger after fabulous burger, and Siano’s Karibbean Kitchen from Medford served plates of Caribbean meals. The excellent espresso and coffee beverages were provided by Big Shotz.
The community day at the Holland Store is part of a 100-year-old tradition! The neighborhood has gathered at the Store for the Holland Roundup, at least back to 1913.
Save the date! The Second Annual Holland Roundup with be Sunday October 9th 2022 – we’ll have a race and a music show, and keep checking here to see what the new special event will be!
Directions to the Holland Store are here, in case you’ve never been here before.
If you’d like to volunteer to help out or suggest an event or food donor for the 2022 Second Annual Holland Roundup Revival, please contact us here.