Cracked Barrel Wine Run 5k

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

The race starts and finishes at the winery.  It is a 2 lap course and is mostly a cross country style course on grass.  There are some areas with uneven footing, but the course is very suitable for both runners and walkers.  

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We are excited to announce that the local charity partner for this event will be Coco's Heart Dog Rescue!

Coco's Heart Dog Rescue is a primarily volunteer-driven organization that welcomes animals to rescue from unfortunate situations and houses them in volunteer foster homes while preparing them for adoption placement. We focus on evaluating each animal’s needs, provide high quality veterinary care, and work towards finding them a life long match with an adoption placement. We strive to educate our community on the importance of rescue, our specific rescue efforts, responsible pet ownership, and the difference each person can make on the lives of animals in need.

Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue is a foster-based, volunteer-driven rescue and has found loving homes for over 19,930+ animals including dogs, cats, pocket pets, and even farm animals since May 2010. We spent approximately $1,150,000 on animal care expenses in 2021. We will have updated information to share for 2024 as soon as possible and appreciate your support in the meantime! Please consider making a tax deductible donation. We rely solely on the generosity of supporters, like you to give so many animals the chance and care that they deserve!

Click here for more information! 

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.

FAQs

• 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 wine pour).
• 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? Yes, dogs are allowed on a leash but cannot come in 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 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.

CLICK HERE FOR 2025 RESULTS

Like Running or Walking?  Love Wine?  This series is for you!  Join 2 or more Wine Run races and score 20% off Registration!  Also, if you select "no shirt" for the 2nd event you can score an additional $5 off!

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5/18/25 - Millner Heritage Winery (Kimball, MN)

5/18/25 - Cracked Barrel Winery (Hudson, WI)