Bacchus Wine Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Bacchus Wine Half Marathon & 10K will take place at Denbies Wine Estate, London Road, Dorking, on Sunday 13 September 2026. Race formats on the day are:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 2km Fun Run (children under 12; free)
Entry fees listed are Half Marathon £69, 10K £49, and charity places available for a fee with fundraising targets. Entrants for the Half Marathon must be 18 or older. The Half Marathon entry includes a souvenir technical t-shirt (sizes XS to 2XL), a commemorative medal and a ticket to the post-race hog roast. The 10K includes a post-race party ticket; a T-shirt can be purchased in advance for £12 or on the day for £15 if available. The 2km Fun Run is untimed; each child receives a medal, a drink and sweets. Participants in all events receive access to free post-race photographs via digital download.
Course, facilities and race features
The Half Marathon is one lap starting and finishing in front of the main building inside Denbies Vineyard. The route is mainly on trails, undulating and very hilly in places, and uses sections of the Pilgrims Way and North Downs Way with views over the Mole Valley and Ranmore Common. The Half Marathon visits five drinks stations (six wine samples in total, one station visited twice); the 10K visits two wine stations. Runners over 18 may sample wine; underage participants are offered soft drinks and are identified by markings on their numbers. The event uses chip timing and provides full medical support. Facilities include secure baggage, toilets and changing areas (no showers), free on-site parking and refreshments for purchase. There will be musical entertainment at drinks stations and at the finish. Headphones are allowed but runners retain responsibility for following marshal instructions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.