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!

In-Person: May 7, 2022

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

Packet Pick Up

• May 6: 4-6 PM @ Fleet Feet Richmond, 5600 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23226
• May 7: Half Marathon 6-7:00 AM, 5k 7:00-10 AM @ New Kent Winery, 8400 Old Church Road, New Kent, VA 23124

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

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

Virtual: May 5-9, 2022

Perks

• Participant Next Level Unisex Tee or Ladies Tank (Half Marathon ONLY; 5k registrants have the option to purchase a shirt or tank)
• Finisher stemless wine glass
• Finisher wine-themed medal
• Complimentary glass of wine or beer at New Kent Winery - redeemable through December 31, 2022
• Complimentary shipping - Due to production delays we can't guarantee you will receive your participant swag before race day.

How it works

• Complete your Half Marathon or 5k on the course of your choice from May 5-9.
• You can submit your results or that you completed it by May 3 to be added to our virtual leaderboard. 

Celebrate your Race

• Post a photo or a video to share your virtual race experience on social media using the hashtag, #RunForWine. You might not be there in person, but you can still be part of the race day experience.

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. No exceptions. This means once we have received your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, and you may not give or sell your number or timing chip to anyone else.  Anyone found participating with another person’s number will be disqualified and both people will be barred from future Sports Backers events.

You may defer your entry to 2023 for $10 until April 18 @11:59 PM. No deferrals will be allowed after this deadline.