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Heart of the Desert Wine Run 5k

Sat February 8, 2025 Alamogordo, NM 88310 US Directions

Events

5k

$50 $25
($25: Ages 1 - 20)
9:00AM MST Price increases after November 15, 2024 at 11:59pm MST
Open to ages 1 - 99.

Description

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

Join us on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 9:00am for an exciting annual event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wines! Heart of the Desert has a total of 24,000 vines. The seven different varieties of grape vines harvested each year are: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Shiraz, Riesling, Malvasia Bianca, and Gewurztraminer, making the production of a wide range of wines possible. Click here to check out their wine list. 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

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Place

Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wines
7288 Hwy 54/70
Alamogordo, NM US 88310

Course Map

The course will start and finish at the winery.  The route will traverse the Winery and Pistachio Farm on mostly dirt roads providing amazing views.  Note that this is a 2 loop course, so if runners or walkers would like after 1 loop at the Finish Wine (Line) they can certainly do that and head to the Winery.

 

CLICK HERE FOR AN INTERACTIVE MAP

Charity Partners

Details are still fermenting... but we are finalizing details with our official local charity partner and will update this information soon!

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 M/F in each age category also receives a custom age group award!   

10 Year Categories: 1-9, 10-19, 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? 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 Pickup will be Race Day Only and will open an hour before the event starts.

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 $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.

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Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.WineRun5k.com.

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