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Big Cork Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Rohrersville, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $40 on Oct 3, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am | 5K | Nov 14, 20267:30 AM | $15 | 12 |
| 5k | 5K | Nov 14, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 3, 2026 | 720 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 3, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Volunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am: $15 until Nov 14.
- 5k: $35 until Oct 2, then $40 until Oct 16, then $45 until Nov 3, then $50 until Nov 13, then $55 until Nov 14.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $15, entry is about 57 percent below a typical 5K in Maryland, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Maryland runs 36:13, about 11:39 a mile, based on 249 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:11 and men in 32:24.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:52 AM, and the Volunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 730 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Big Cork Vineyards, Rohrersville, MD 21779
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results (2 years)469
finishers
41:02
median (13:12 /mi)
22:04
winning time
73% / 27%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Big Cork Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Big Cork Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 29:45 or better, the top quarter in 34:03, and half the field in 41:02; the last tenth came in after 56:45.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 40:15 | 38:25 |
| 20-29 | 27:20 | 27:34 |
| 30-39 | 26:02 | 24:21 |
| 40-49 | 26:15 | 26:53 |
| 50-59 | 29:32 | 25:47 |
| 60-69 | 34:15 | 33:28 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 12 percent since 2025.
417
2025
469
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Big Cork Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 417 to 469 finishers, and the median time rose from 37:31 to 41:02.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 469 (+12%) | 41:02 | under 29:45 | 22:04 |
| 2025 | 417 | 37:31 | under 27:28 | 17:49 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Maryland 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 34:03, against 29:50 in a typical Maryland 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 14 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 56°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 68°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Big Cork Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Course Map
The course starts and finishes at the winery and includes a tour of the vineyards. This is a cross country style course which includes some areas of uneven terrain, but is very suitable for both runners and walkers. The course is 2 laps…
Shirt and medal
2026 Race Swag!!!
Awards
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: 1-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49…
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The cause
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Race details
- Where
- Big Cork Vineyards, Rohrersville, MD 21779Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 730 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Apr 11, 2026), 2025 (Apr 12, 2025), 2024 (Aug 3, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Big Cork Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 3, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Maryland?
- At $15, entry is about 57 percent below a typical 5K in Maryland, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 469 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 41:02 and the winner ran 22:04.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 34:03, against 29:50 in a typical Maryland 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Big Cork Vineyards, Rohrersville, MD 21779.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!
Join us on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 9:00am for a "Thanksgiving themed" event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Big Cork Vineyards! Their name might be BIG, but what makes them so special is something small. Big Cork’s idyllic, microclimate and fertile soil yields smaller grapes with more concentrated flavors, resulting in (you guessed it) BIG and intensely flavorful wines.. So, whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.
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