Uncorked Half & 5k

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and discover the nearby Virginia countryside as you run, unwind, and uncork an experience all about you! New Kent Winery serves as the perfect backdrop for a race more focused on pampering than pacing, whether you choose the half or the 5k. As soon as you cross the finish line, the lesson in luxury begins! Treat yourself to a deluxe race experience and, of course, award-winning wine—hey, you’ve earned it!

Schedule

Friday, May 5

4:00-6:00 AM: Packet Pick Up location TBD

Saturday, May 6

6:00-7:00 AM: Half Marathon Pick Up

7:00 AM: Half Marathon Starts

7:00-10:00 AM: 5k Pick Up

10:00 AM: 5k Starts

Half Marathon Course

Bottle Refill Stations: Miles 1.25, 3.75, 5.57, 8, 9, 10.65, & 12.4

Course Time Limit: 3.5 hours, a 15:00/mile pace. 

5k Course

Bottle Refill Stations: Miles 0.75 & 2.5

Stroller Friendly course

Perks

• Half Marathon Participant Shirt: Choice of Next Level Unisex Tee or Ladies Tank (5k registrants can purchase the shirt or tank)
• Finisher stemless wine glass
• Finisher wine-themed medal
• Complimentary glass of wine or beer at New Kent Winery (Virtual participants can redeemable their complimentary drink through December 31, 2023)
  
• Virtual Only: Complimentary shipping - We can't guarantee you will receive your participant swag before race day.

Celebrate your Race

• Post-race soiree at the New Kent Winery
• Post a photo or a video to share your race experience on social media using the hashtag, #RunForWine

The Sports Backers Fitness Warriors program trains area residents to be professional fitness instructors. It is breaking down barriers and making physical activity accessible to all corners of the Richmond region, particularly under-served communities that face disproportionate rates of chronic disease. The Fitness Warriors program engages the community through free fitness classes, both indoor and outdoor, as well as on Zoom. With your donation Sports Backers is able to offer FREE fitness classes and discount running events to communities that are often over looked!

Let’s Go, RVA! Sports Backers mission is to inspire people to live actively. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to producing quality participatory events that motivate residents & visitors to be more active, hosting group exercise programs for both youth & adults, & advocating for safe bike & pedestrian infrastructure. 

Although we have had to morph and change our normal programming & events over the past two years, we have not stopped pursing our mission. And we are excited to be back to hosting in-person events/programs & have been met with an equal amount of excitement from the community & participants.

Cancellation Policy

Entry fees are non-refundable, even in the case of a race cancellation, postponement, event format changes, and/or if you are unable to participate. Race numbers and entries cannot be transferred to another person or Sports Backers event. Race entries cannot be deferred to another year. No exceptions. This means once we have received your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, you may not give or sell your number or timing chip to anyone else, and you may not move your registration to another year or event.  Anyone found participating with another person’s number will be disqualified and both people will be barred from future Sports Backers events.