Bacchus Wine Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Bacchus Wine event is organised by 2:09 Events and takes place at Denbies Vineyard near Dorking, Surrey on Sunday 13 September 2026. The event offers running options of a half marathon, a 10K and a 2km children's fun run. Finishers of the half marathon receive a technical t-shirt, a commemorative medal and a ticket to the post-race hog roast and party. The 10K entry includes a ticket to the post-race party; a T-shirt is available for purchase. Free digital post-race photographs are provided to participants.
Distances
- Half marathon
- 10K
- 2 km fun run (children under 12; free; no timing; limited to 100 entries)
Course, facilities and services
Both the half marathon and 10K start and finish in front of the main building at Denbies Wine Estate. The routes run mostly on trails with undulating and hilly terrain, include sections of the Pilgrims Way and North Downs Way, and offer views over the Mole Valley and Ranmore Common. The half marathon route visits five on-course drinks stations (one visited twice) where runners can sample six award-winning English wines; the 10K visits two wine stations. Underage participants are offered soft drinks instead of alcohol.
Race facilities at the venue include secure baggage, toilets (no showers), portable toilets on the route and free parking and estate entry. Volunteers receive entry to a future event, a goody bag and a hog-roast ticket. Entry fees listed are Half Marathon £69, 10K £49, and a charity place option with a fundraising obligation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.