Events
Description
Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!
Join us on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 9:00am for an exciting new event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Spare Key Winery! The Spare Key Winery is one of the few estate grown and bottled wineries in Northern Michigan, meaning our wines are made from grapes grown in our vineyard and processed on-site by our team. So, whether you are a wine expert looking for something new and different, or a wine novice just entering the wonderful world of wine, we welcome you. With extra swag options for all wine lovers, walkers and runners, this race is a sure thing for a great time! 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: Doubles as a Wine Coaster!
- Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk
- Results Posted Online
- ...and of course, a pour of wine!
2024 Race Swag!!!
Let's Do This!
Free Race Photos
Free Race Pics Available for Download at all of our events!!!
Place
6872 Upper Bayshore Road
Charlevoix, MI US 49720
Course Map
The Race Starts and Finishes at the Winery! This 2 loop course mostly meanders through the vines and grass surrounding the Winery. The course, while probably not a PR course, is suitable for runners and walkers. Additionally, if you find that you want to stop at the Finish Wine (line) after 1 lap then you are more than welcome to call it a day and enjoy a beautiful late-summer day in Charlevoix at the Spare Key Winery.
CLICK HERE FOR AN INTERACTIVE MAP
Charity Partner
We are excited to announce that the charity partner for this event will be The Charlevoix Area Humane Society!!!
The Charlevoix Area Humane Society Mission
To practice and promote the principle that every life is precious. As such, we are committed to the highest principles of humane care and professional treatment of injured, ill, neglected or abused animals.
Adoptions in 2022: 96% Save Rate
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.
FAQs
- Is the race only for 21+? This race is 21+ only. Identification will be required for wine.
- 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? Leashed dogs are allowed to join you on the course but 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. Email us using the "questions" button on this page, we would love to hear from you!
Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup has been updated to 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.
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.
Michigan Wine Run Tour
Love visiting amazing Destination Wineries? This is your ticket! Join us at these amazing upcoming locations and score a 20% discount if you register for 2 or more events! Also get an additional $5 off if you select the "no shirt" option during registration!
June 23rd - Black Star Farms (Traverse City,MI)
June 29th - Uncle John's Cider Mill (St John, MI)
June 30th - Mackinaw Trail (Petosky, MI)
July 13th - Robinette's Winery (Grand Rapids, MI)
July 14th - 12 Corners Vineyards (Benton Harbor, MI)
Aug 3rd - Country Mill Winery (Charlotte, MI)
Aug 3rd - Flying Otter Winery (Adrian, MI)
Sep 7th - Spare Key Winery (Charlevoix, MI)
Oct 27th - Westview Orchards (Washington, MI)
