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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5k | Other | Oct 11, 20269:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | 35 |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 11, 20269:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | 500 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $45 on Oct 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Ohio runs 35:17, about 11:21 a mile, based on 1,003 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:57 and men in 30:44.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:30 AM, and the 1.5k starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 750 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Grand River Cellars, Madison, OH 44057
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results for Grand River Haunted Wine Run 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 29:35 or better, the top quarter in 34:14, and half the field in 43:14; the last tenth came in after 1:01:58.
At the 2025 1.5k, the fastest tenth finished in 18:09 or better, the top quarter in 21:27, and half the field in 29:55; the last tenth came in after 35:52.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 27:23 | 24:42 |
| 30-39 | 33:01 | 24:45 |
| 40-49 | 31:22 | 24:46 |
| 50-59 | 35:43 | 30:47 |
| 60-69 | 50:07 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 9 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 188 to 213 finishers, and the median time dropped from 43:26 to 43:14.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 213 (+22%) | 43:14 | under 29:35 | 22:33 |
| 2024 | 175 (-7%) | 42:17 | under 28:58 | 18:56 |
| 2023 | 188 | 43:26 | under 31:31 | 19:11 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:14, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 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.
Around October 11 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 29% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 78°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.
What the organizers of Grand River Haunted Wine Run 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Looking to Level up for Race Day? We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our NEW WineRun Store! Shop Your Favorite Swag Anytime and Level Up your game for Training and Race Day! From cozy apparel to exclusive accessories, find it all at…
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup will be on Race Day Only and will open an hour before the event starts.
Course
There will be vines, and there will be wines! This is a mostly cross country style route and has areas of uneven footing. If you're looking for a personal best 5k time this is probably not the best course for you, but if you're looking for…
Shirt and medal
Awards
This event will be offering Age Group Awards! In addition to scoring all of the great swag listed above, the t op 3 finishers M/F in each age category also receives a custom age group award! 10 Year Categories: 1-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39…
The cause
We are excited to announce the local charity partner for this event is The Northeast Ohio Autism Group! Northeast Ohio Autism Group (NEOAG) is a 501(c)(3) not for profit charity developed for the purpose of supporting the autism community…
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Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!
Join us on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 9:00am or 11:00am (you will pick your wave time during registration) for an annual "Halloween Themed" event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Grand River Cellars! Grand River wines boast a remarkable list of international awards and the business itself was chosen as Business of the Year and Best of the East. 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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