Engelheim Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Our professional photographer uploads race pics online for FREE DOWNLOAD after the event!  

The race course is a 2 lap route with an awesome scenic tour of the vineyards.  This is a cross country style course with some areas of uneven footing and inclines, but it is very suitable for both runners and walkers.  If you decide after 1 lap that you'd rather head to the finish Wine instead of the finish Line, just let our timer know and we will move you to the 1.5 mile walk division.   

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We are excited to announce that the local charity for this event is Gilmer Community Food Pantry!

The Gilmer Community Food Pantry is a 100% volunteer organization dedicated to helping feed the hungry in Gilmer County. The Food Pantry began in 2001, when the need was recognized by a few good people who were willing to give of their time and energy to help others. Now we have over 65  volunteers. Many dedicated volunteers work every week to pick up food from several locations, bag USDA food, margarine, eggs and other food and coordinate the next week’s distribution day. Thanks to the generosity of churches, businesses and individuals, in 2024 we served 4,617 families. They were 10,511 adults, 4,845 children and 14,194 SACK  PACK kids. We gave out 645,844 lbs. of food. We have also taken on the task of the SACK PACK program. A group of our dedicated volunteers pack food for 396 children each week, and it is delivered to the schools to be distributed to them on Fridays, so the kids won’t go hungry over the weekend. You see, we desperately need the continued generosity, help and support of all individuals, businesses and churches who can donate food or money to our cause. The need for the Pantry to continue to feed the hungry in our county is going to continue.  There are many individuals and families with children that depend on the food they receive from the pantry to help them get through each month.

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This event will be offering Age Group Awards!  In addition to scoring all of the great swag listed above, the top M/F finisher in each age category also receives a custom age group award!   

5 Year Categories: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44,. 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 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.

5 Year Categories: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44,. 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over

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). We are a family-friendly vineyard that welcomes children and dogs. We kindly request that children be kept under strict adult supervision.
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 as many walkers as we do runners (if not more!)
Is the race dog friendly? Socialized and well-behaved dogs are welcome and must be leashed at all times and picked up after. We do not have a way to best determine your pet's demeanor, therefore, the responsibility, care, custody, and control of all pets is the owner’s responsibility. A friendly, foxy-looking duo named Coco and Mitzy belong to the owners, Gary and Jan Engel. A newly added member of the Engelheim Vineyards family is a low-rider, wrinkly, playful Basset Hound mix named Cindy Sue. They are often on-site at the vineyard and occasionally come to say hello!
I still have questions, who do I contact?  If you cannot find the answer to your question on this page please use the "questions" button below to submit a question. 

Packet Pickup will be Race Day Only and will open an hour before the event starts.

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our NEW  WineRun Store! 

Shop Your Favorite Swag Anytime and Level Up your game for Training and Race Day!

Missed out on event swag or want to stock up on your favorite Wine Run  gear? Now you can! From cozy apparel to exclusive accessories, find it all at our online store.

Start Shopping Today: HERE

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.

Click here for 2025 results!!