Nelson Family Vineyards Wine Run 5k
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Event Details
The Nelson Family Vineyards Wine Run 5k is an annual running and walking event held at Nelson Family Vineyards in Ukiah, California. The winery has been family-run on the same land for 70 years. The event features a timed and scored 5k distance.
Course
The race starts and finishes at the winery. The course uses a mixture of roads and trails and highlights the natural scenery of the vineyard.
Registration & Inclusions
Standard registration includes a race bib with chip timing, a cotton t-shirt, a portable wine glass, a finisher medal that also functions as a wine stopper, online results, and a pour of wine. A discounted registration is available for participants aged 1-20, which includes the shirt, medal, and bib but not the wine glass or wine pour.
Awards & Policies
Age group awards are presented to the top three finishers in each 10-year category, from 1-9 up to 80 & over. Competitive runners must start with the first group to be eligible for these awards. Strollers are permitted but not recommended due to uneven ground on the course. Dogs on leashes are allowed. Packet pickup is available only on race day, starting one hour before the event.
Charity & Amenities
The local charity partner for the event is the Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County. A food truck, Farola Empanadas Argentinas, will be present after the race. Free race photos are available for download. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.