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Packet Pickup
Packet Pick-up will be on Race Day morning ONLY beginning an hour before the race starts.
Ditmars Wine Run 5k 2027
- Date
- Saturday, July 3, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Apr 10, 2027
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k | 5K | Jul 3, 20279:00 AM | $25$30 after Apr 10, 2027 | 1,000 |
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 $30 on Apr 10, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Apr 10, then $30 until May 22, then $35 until Jun 5, then $40 until Jun 23, then $45 until Jul 3, then $50 until Jul 4.
Online registration closes Jul 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Iowa, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Iowa runs 35:56, about 11:34 a mile, based on 54 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:44 and men in 32:03.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:54 AM, and the 5k starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,190 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results (4 years)339
finishers
41:03
median (13:13 /mi)
18:56
winning time
72% / 28%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Ditmars Wine Run 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Ditmars Wine Run 5k?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 30:37 or better, the top quarter in 34:12, and half the field in 41:03; the last tenth came in after 59:48.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 31:34 | 21:09 |
| 20-29 | 29:59 | 23:30 |
| 30-39 | 30:49 | 29:05 |
| 40-49 | 32:44 | 37:28 |
| 50-59 | 30:05 | 29:31 |
| 60-69 | 41:39 | n/a |
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 236 percent since 2023.
101
2023
221
2024
372
2025
339
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Ditmars Wine Run 5k 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 101 to 339 finishers, and the median time dropped from 44:31 to 41:03.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 339 (-9%) | 41:03 | under 30:37 | 18:56 |
| 2025 | 372 (+76%) | 40:36 | under 29:12 | 20:14 |
| 2024 | 211 (+109%) | 41:34 | under 28:39 | 15:20 |
| 2023 | 101 | 44:31 | under 31:13 | 26:36 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Iowa 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 34:12, against 28:20 in a typical Iowa 5K, so times here run 21 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 July 3 the day usually runs from 68°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 36% of days. Cold snaps dip to 60°F and hot years reach 91°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 Ditmars Wine Run 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Course Map
The course starts and finishes at the winery! This is a cross country style course and includes some areas of uneven footing but is very suitable for both walkers and runners. The course is 2 laps. Click Here for an Interactive Course Map.
Shirt and medal
2027 Race Swag!!!
2027 SWAG COMING SOON!
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…
The cause
Charity Partner
We are excited to announce that the local charity partner for this event is The American Cancer Society - Relay for Life Division. The Relay For Life movement is dedicated to helping communities attack cancer. Through funds donated, time…
Race details
- Where
- Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, Council Bluffs, IA 51503Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,190 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 3, 2027), 2026 (Jul 5, 2026), 2025 (Jul 6, 2025), 2024 (Jul 7, 2024), 2023 (Jul 22, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Ditmars Wine Run 5k?
- Saturday, July 3, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Apr 10, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Iowa?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Iowa, which costs $30 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, 339 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 41:03 and the winner ran 18:56.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 34:12, against 28:20 in a typical Iowa 5K, so times here run 21 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, Council Bluffs, IA 51503.
- 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? Love Wine? This race is for you!
Join us on Saturday, July 3, 2027 at 9:00am for an exciting annual event that features the scenic views of Ditmars Orchard! Ditmars Orchard has expanded to include their vineyard, wine, pumpkin patch and a focus on specialty food items that you can’t find anywhere else. So come join us for a family friendly event. The 5k event for this race will be timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.
Registration Includes:
T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!
Wine Glass: Plastic Wine Glass!
Finisher Medal:
Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk
Results Posted Online
...and of course, a pour of wine!