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Description
Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!
Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am for a super fun annual event that features the amazing hospitality and scenery of Nelson Family Vineyards! For 70 years the Nelson family has farmed the land they live on, with the traditions of farming passed on to four generations. Through many seasons of tending and harvest, Nelson Family Vineyards has embraced the truth that great wines are born in the vineyard. So, whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.
Registration Includes:
- T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!
- Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!
- Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Stopper!
- Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk
- Results Posted Online
- ...and of course, a pour of wine!
2026 Race Swag!!!
Let's Do This!
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Place
550 Nelson Ranch Rd
Ukiah, CA US 95482
Course Map
The race starts and finishes at the winery offering a mixture of roads and trails that highlight the natural beauty of the Nelson Family Vineyards!
Click here to see the map on MapMyRun.com
Charity Partner
We are excited to announce that the local charity partner for this event is The Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County!
In the early 1980’s the forerunner of Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County, called DAP (Domestic Animal Protection), was founded. Its primary purpose was to raise funds for spay/neuter education and services. Funding came from individual donations and proceeds from an ongoing rummage sale, bake sale and other fundraising efforts.
In 1988 the group voted to change the name of the organization to Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County (HSIMC). The newly named group concentrated on trying to establish a 501 c 3 non-profit animal shelter and adoption center. Others decided to continue focusing primarily on spay/neuter assistance to the community and the Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) was created.
In the early 1990’s Beatrice Breeze, a longtime supporter, made a large contribution to HSIMC with the stipulation that her donation be used to purchase property for a shelter that would serve both the communities of Willits and Ukiah. The property at 9700 Uva Drive in Redwood Valley was acquired and the shelter was opened in 1993.
Maintaining the shelter has come with some challenges over the years. The determination of staff, volunteers and HSIMC membership has carried the day! Time and time again the community stepped up when necessary to support THEIR humane society.
In 2013, the shelter received a generous donation from the estate of another long-time supporter, Bea Scanlon. We were able to make some much needed improvements to both the dog and cat kennel facilities. In addition, we were able to build a large storage facility to house equipment and supplies, fund-raising items and provide additional kennel space when necessary. A substantial sum was invested to help ensure the sustainability of the shelter for many years to come.
Age Group Awards and More Info
This event will be offering Age Group Awards! In addition to scoring all of the great swag listed above, the top 3 finishers in each age category will also receive a custom age group award!
10 Year Categories: 1-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over
Important details:
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- Competitive Runners, please start with the first group to be eligible for an age group award.
- If your event has wave start times, age group winners must start with the first wave to be eligible for a medal.
- There will be no age group ceremony. Please look up your results at www.J3Timing.com after finishing and if you placed top 1 in your category please visit the registration table to pick up your award.
- Age Group medals will be available for pickup 1 hour after the start of the first wave - age group awards are only available the day of the event and will not be available for shipment once the event has concluded.
FAQ's
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- Is the race only for 21+? No, minors are welcome to participate and receive a discounted registration that includes a shirt, medal and bib (these participants will not receive a wine glass or a wine pour).
- Are strollers allowed? You are welcome to use a stroller for this event but it is not recommended due to uneven ground on the course and children in strollers can participate for free and do not need to register.
- Is walking allowed? Yes absolutely! We have many walkers, joggers, and run/walkers at this event!
- Is the race dog friendly? Yes, but please make sure to keep your dog on a leash at all times.
- I still have questions, who do I contact? If you have a question, someone else probably does too. Use the contact form on this page, we'd love to hear from you!
Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup will be on Race Day Only and will open an hour before the event starts.
Food Truck
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting Farola Empanadas Argentinas for this event. Please make sure to stop by and grab one after the race!
California Wine Tour
Love visiting amazing Destination Wineries? This is your ticket! Join us at these amazing upcoming locations and score a 20% discount if you register for 2 or more events! Also get an additional $5 off if you select the "no shirt" option during registration!
March 1st - Akash Winery (Temecula, CA)
March 8th - Artesa Winery (Napa, CA)
March 21st - Truss Winery (Paso Robles, CA)
March 28th - Stonum Vineyards (Lodi, CA)
March 29th - Ironstone Vineyards (Murphys, CA)
April 11th - Wise Villa (Lincoln, CA)
April 18th - Nelson Vineyards (Ukiah, CA)
Apirl 19th - Cass Winery (Paso Robles, CA)
Can I Participate Virtually?
Absolutely! We have been getting many inquiries about virtual participation and have integrated a virtual option into our regular registration.
Please feel free to register through the regular registration link above and you can either:
1) Pick up packet during packet pickup or on the morning of the race, but run on your own (hint: wine ticket is still good if you use this strategy)
2) Contact us at any time to switch to the Virtual Wine Run 5k and we'll ship your packet ( There will be a shipping and handling charge for this option)
Also, if you intend on running, but later change your mind and would like to do either of these options, that's ok too! If you are definitely going to have us ship your packet and run virtually though, we do recommend you follow the instructions below:
1). Go to runsignup.com/profile and log into your account.
2). Click on "Manage Registration" next to this race.
3). On the next page click on transfer to another race and choose the virtual wine run race.
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Race Contact Info
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Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.WineRun5k.com.
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