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Description
Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!
Join us on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 9:00am for an exciting new event that features Birds and Barrels Vineyard! This family owned vineyard takes pride in every aspect of production from the quality of grapes grown on site to the hand harvesting, pressing and crafting of the wine. In the age of mechanized mass production, quality is often over-looked. Birds and Barrels is turning back the clock by producing only high-quality, hand-crafted wine. Located in beautiful Willcox, Arizona, Birds and Barrels Vineyards is surrounded by majestic mountain vistas and gently rolling hills with grain fields, vineyards and orchards. Come and visit us to enjoy an Arizona wine experience like none other. With extra swag options for all wine lovers, walkers and runners, this race is a sure thing for a great time! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.
Registration Includes:
- T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!
- Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!
- Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Coaster!
- Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk
- Results Posted Online
- ...and of course, a pour of wine!
2025 Race Swag!!!
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Place
5000 E Arzberger Rd
Willcox, AZ US 85643
Course Map
The race starts and finishes at the winery runs through the vineyard. This course is a cross country style route with some areas of uneven footing. The official course map will be posted soon!
Charity Partner
Details are still fermenting... but we are finalizing details with our official local charity partner and will update this information soon!
Age Group Awards and More Info
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
- 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 as many walkers as we do runners (if not more!)
- Is the race dog friendly? Friendly dogs are allowed, they must be on a leash at all times and you are expected to pick up after them.
- 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
Packet Pick-up will be on Race day morning ONLY beginning an hour before the race starts.
Arizona/New Mexico Vineyard Pass
Like Running or Walking? Love visiting amazing local vineyards? This series is for you! Sign up for 2 or more races from the series and score a 20% Discount. Also, if you select "no shirt" you'll save another $5 per race on top of the discount!
Birds and Barrels Vineyard (Feb 9) - Willcox, AZ --> CLICK HERE
Heart of the Desert Vineyard (Feb 8) - Alomogordo, NM --> CLICK HERE
Sonoita Vineyards (Feb 15) - Elgin, AZ --> CLICK HERE
Medella Vina Ranch (Feb 16) - Willcox, AZ --> CLICK HERE
Can I Participate Virtually?
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.
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Race Contact Info
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Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.WineRun5k.com.