Nelson Family Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Free Race Pics Available for Download at all of our events!!! 

Pre-Purchase Wine Packs:  15% of all Pre-Purchased Wine Sales will be donated to the Human Society.    Click here to Pre-Buy Now!

Race Day Breakfast Menu:   Breakfast Burritos will be available for $11 on Race Day!

• Meat Burrito:  Bacon, Potato, Egg, Cheddar Cheese, Flour Tortilla
• Veggie Burrito:  Red Bell Peppers, Red Onions, Spinach, Potato, Cheddar Cheese, Flour Tortilla
• Burrito Bowl:  Meat or Veggie Burrito minus the tortilla!

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 

We are excited to announce that the local charity for this event will be The Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County!

The shelter takes in, cares for and adopts out an average of 500 dogs and 500 cats each year.  Dogs come from owners unable to care for them and we also transfer in many dogs from shelters and rescues that are faced with over-crowding and need our assistance.  The majority of the cats that come to the shelter actually arrive as stray litters of kittens that Good Samaritans bring to the shelter.  We also assist a large number of community members who are faced with the difficult decision of surrendering their adult cat.100% of the participant donations from this event will go to support this wonderful organization and any amount would help!

Click here for more information! 

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: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over

Important details: 

• • 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

• • 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 will be on Race Day Only and will open an hour before the event starts.

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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