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Cartecay Wine Run 5k

Sat March 23, 2024 Ellijay, GA 30536 US Directions

Events

5k

9:00AM EDT
Open to ages 1 - 99.

1.5 Mile

9:00AM EDT

Description

Like Running or Walking?  Love Wine?  This race is for you! 

Join us on Saturday, March 23th, 2024 at 9:00am or 10:30am for a super fun event that features the amazing hospitality and scenery of Cartecay Vineyards with a breathtaking backdrop of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, and amazing wines produced by locally grown Cartecay Vineyards' grapes! Please Note:  This is a very hilly course.  It is very suitable for walkers and beginners, but does have some challenging spots.  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: 9 ounce Glass Wine Tumbler
  • Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Coaster!
  • Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk
  • Results Posted Online
  • ...and of course, a pour of wine!

Wine Run Series Events

Love visiting awesome wineries?  Select the Bundle option and score 20% off 2 or More Races!  

*Please Note: choose "No Shirt" as your T-shirt option on the 2nd event and score another $5 off!

March 23rd: Cartecay Vineyards, Ellijay (Click Here for Details)

March 30th:  Chattooga Belle Wine Run 5k, Long Creek SC (Click Here for Details)

April 28th:  Living Water Vineyard, Blairsville (Click Here for Details)

2024 Race Swag!!!

Let's Do This!

FREE RACE PHOTOS

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

    

   

Place

Cartecay Vineyards
5704 Clear Creek Rd
Ellijay, GA US 30536

Course Map

The race Starts and Finishes at the winery!  This course has some challenging inclines and declines, but the epic views may take your breath away more than the challenging inclines.  Walkers and beginners are welcome to attend the event, but please be aware that this course includes several very significant hills.  This is a 2 loop course, so you will have the option to call it a day after 1.5 miles and head over to the post race party if the hills get you.  **Please tell our timer if you cross the finish lap and only complete 1 loop**  Please note:  weather or course conditions may result in a change to the race course. 

CLICK HERE TO INTERACT WITH THE MAP!

 

Charity Partner

Proceeds from this event support The Three Rivers Athletic Club  

Three Rivers Athletic Club  is a local 501c that promotes youth soccer and swimming in our community.  CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

 

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: 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 and dogs are not allowed inside the winery building.
    • 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.

 

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 ( 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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