Carter Creek Wine Run 5k
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Event Overview
The Carter Creek Wine Run 5k is a timed run/walk event set for Saturday, February 28, 2026. It takes place at the Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa in Johnson City, Texas. The event features the winery's handcrafted fruit wines.
What's Included
Registration for the event includes several items:
- A t-shirt made of ring-spun cotton.
- A shatterproof, collapsible, and portable wine glass.
- A finisher medal that also functions as a wine stopper.
- A race bib for the chip-timed 5k.
- Online results.
- A pour of wine.
Participants aged 1-20 receive a discounted registration fee that includes a shirt, medal, and bib, but not the wine glass or wine pour.
Practical Information
The event is professionally timed by J3 Timing, with results posted on their website. Packet pickup is available on race day only, starting one hour before the event begins.
The course is described as having uneven ground, so using a stroller is permitted but not recommended. The event is dog-friendly, provided dogs are leashed and friendly. Walkers and joggers are welcome.
Awards and Charity
Age group awards are offered for the top three male and female finishers in ten-year age categories from 1-9 to 80 and over. There is no awards ceremony; winners can collect their pins from the registration table one hour after the first wave starts. The event's local charity partner is the Texas Wine Auction Foundation.
A virtual participation option is available. Registered participants can choose to run on their own or transfer to a dedicated virtual race, which includes packet shipping for a fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
