Description
Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!
Join us on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 9:00am for an exciting new event that features the amazing wine selection of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants! Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants is a fusion of familiar elements ― modern casual restaurant, Napa-style tasting room, and artisanal retail market ― combined to create an entirely new hospitality experience. The Cooper’s Hawk wine collection features 60 core varietals, designed to please a range of palates. It includes selections that are approachable for those new to the world of wine, as well as complex and full-bodied options for more seasoned drinkers. Cooper’s Hawk wines are produced from the finest grapes from around the globe, with grapes grown and harvested in both New World and Old World regions including Italy, France, California, Chile, New Zealand, Australia and Washington. Cooper’s Hawk has won 600+ prestigious wine awards and is the official wine of the Screen Actors Guild Awards. 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: Wine Glass Shaped Medal!
- Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk
- Results Posted Online
- ...and of course, a pour of wine!
2025 Race Swag!!!
Let's Do This!
FREE RACE PHOTOS
Free Race Pics Available for Download at all of our events!!!
Place
20733 S Schoolhouse Rd
New Lenox, IL US 60451
Food
Plan on staying for lunch after the race? How about you and your friends join us for lunch instead! Click here to check out their menu and to make reservations!
Course Map
This is a cross country style course including some hills and trails but is very suitable for both runners and walkers. Click here for an interactive map
Parking
Parking in the forest preserve parking lot by Schmul School is encouraged, with limited parking available at Cooper’s Hawk - New Lenox.
Charity Partner
This event supports New Lenox Food Pantry! Please consider making an additional donation during registration, or click here to donate directly!
No property tax dollars are used to purchase food for the food pantry. We depend solely on food donations, cash donations, and volunteers to keep our pantry at its best. Thank you for your support in helping us provide much needed services to local families and residents.
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
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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? Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed at this event.
- 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 Pick-up will be on Wednesday, June 18th from 3-6pm at Cooper's Hawk New Lenox!
Please skip the lines and enjoy the wines with us during Happy Hour at the winery to pick up your race packet.
Can I pick up for a friend? Yes! Just have them send you their QR code for check-in
Is Race Day Pickup available? Yes! Race day pickup will be available from 7:45-8:45am. Please make sure to arrive early if you are picking up on race day.
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
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.
