Country Mill Wine Run 5k

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

5K Course:

The Course Starts and Finishes at the Winery!  This is a 2 loop course.

There is some uneven ground and small hills at some points in the course, but this route is very suitable for both walkers and runners. 

Click here for an interactive 5K course map

1 Mile Course: 1 milers start and finish with the 5k, but go straight at the water stop rather than turning for a beautiful loop around the outside of the orchards. 

Click here for an interactive 1 Mile Course Map

We are excited to announce that the local charity partner will be St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank of St. Mary, Charlotte!

St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank of St Mary, Charlotte is a network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need.  We serve our neighbors through our Food Pantry and our help line. No work of charity is foreign to the SVdP. To learn how to volunteer with your local SVdP Conference email  dmaynard10@hotmail.com.

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 pour of wine but they will get a sweet cider at the finish line.
• Are strollers allowed? You are welcome to use a stroller.  The ground is uneven so a jogging stroller with big wheels is recommended.  Children in strollers can participate for free and do not need to register.
• Is walking allowed? Yes
• Is the race dog friendly? No we're sorry - the USDA does not allow for dogs to be in the U-Pick Orchard which is heavily featured on this race course.  Dogs are allowed in the parking lot, but not on the course or in the winery building.
• Do you do age group awards?  We do post age group categories so you can see how you placed, but everyone receives a finisher medal and a glass of wine in this event, not just the top 3!
• I still have questions, who do I contact?  If you have a question, someone else probably does too.  Contact us using the contact button below and we'll add it to this page

Packet Pickup will be Race Day Only and will open an hour before the event starts.

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.

Race Results will be posted live during the event at:  www.J3Timing.com

CLICK HERE FOR 2024 RACE RESULTS

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)