Cape Fear Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k

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This event starts and finishes at Cape Fear Winery and features a beautiful 2 lap route through Greene’s Lake Conservation Park. 

Click here for an interactive course map

We are excited to announce the local charity partner for this event is the Cape Fear Distillery Conservation Foundation.  

The Cape Fear Distillery Conservation Foundation has been created to give back to our coastal regions, their ecological initiatives and communities.

Please consider making a donation here. 

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

• What about bad weather? The race will go on rain or shine.  In the event of severe weather conditions or lightning the race director may delay the start time. If so, you will receive an email.
• 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.
• 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 as long as they are on a leash and the owners pick-up after them.
• 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 Pick-up will be on Race Day Day ONLY beginning an hour before the race starts.

Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery's restaurant "The Cork Room" will be open for early dinner the day of this event. For more information and menus click here!

Lodging is also available onsite via charming lakeside boutique cottages offering luxurious overnight accommodations. Click here to book an overnight or weekend stay? 

Lastly, this amazing location also offers Llamas, a zoological area and most importantly, A DAY SPA! For more information click here!

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 Wine Run Virtual Turkey Trot Races and we'll ship your packet (There will be a $10.00 shipping and handling charge per person)

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 Wine Run Virtual Turkey Trot Races.

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