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Description
Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!
Join us on Sunday, July 16th, 2023 at 1:00pm for an exciting annual event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Soldier Creek Winery! For those with traditional styles in mind, or styles unique to the Midwest, this winery has them all. 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: A bottle stopper, corkscrew, and keychain lanyard all in one!
- Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk
- Results Posted Online
- ...and of course, a pour of wine!
Race Swag
Let's Do This!
Free Race Photos
Free Race Pics Available for Download at all of our events!!!
Team Bonuses
Refer Friends = Earn Wine Bonuses
How It Works:
1) When registering, create a Team Name for your group. Create a password (and write it down!)
2) Tell all your friends to sign up for the race! (be sure to give them your team name and password)
3) If you have a team of 10 the team leader will receive 1 bottle of wine at the specified winery.
4) If you have a team of 20 the team leader will receive a total of 5 bottles of wine at the specific winery.
Place
1584 Paragon Ave
Fort Dodge, IA US 50501
Course Map
The Race Starts and Finishes at the Winery and includes a scenic tour of the vineyards! This is a cross country course and is mostly on grass, but is very suitable for both runners and walkers! Please watch your footing, as there are some uneven areas along the route.
**Please Note: This is a 2 Lap Course** You will run beside the finish line on your first lap (not through) and finish through the finish line on your 2nd lap
Click Here for an interactive course map
Charity Partner
We are excited to announce that proceeds from this event will benefit The Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association!!
For more information about this organization click here!
Food & Entertainment
More information on Food Truck and Entertainment Coming Soon!
Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup has been updated to Race Day Only and will open an hour before the event starts.
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 also receives 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 awards.
- If your event has wave start times, age group winners must start with the first wave to be eligible for a pin.
- There will be no age group ceremony. Please look up your results at www.J3Timing.com after finishing and if you placed top 3 in your category please visit the registration table to pick up your award.
- Age Group pins 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 they must be on a leash and they cannot come inside the winery.
- 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!
Check out the Winery!
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 (NEW for 2023: There will be a $10.00 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.
Professionally Timed By
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.WineRun5k.com.
Directions
Race Participant Survey
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