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5K8K
Owen Valley Haunted Wine Run 5k 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Spencer, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $45 · goes up to $50 on Oct 4, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Mile Walk | 8K | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $45$50 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $45$50 after Oct 4, 2026 | 250 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 8K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 4, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $45 until Oct 3, then $50 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 50 percent above a typical 8K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:44 AM, and the 1.5 Mile Walk starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 700 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Owen Valley Winery, Spencer, IN 47460
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2024 results
All results (2 years)5k
143
finishers
47:21
median (15:14 /mi)
19:46
winning time
78% / 22%
women / men
1.5 Mile Walk
14
finishers
31:28
median (6:18 /mi)
27:13
winning time
93% / 7%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Owen Valley Haunted Wine Run 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Owen Valley Haunted Wine Run 5k?
At the 2024 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 29:18 or better, the top quarter in 36:16, and half the field in 47:21; the last tenth came in after 1:01:55.
At the 2024 1.5 Mile Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 27:55 or better, the top quarter in 28:48, and half the field in 31:28; the last tenth came in after 39:36.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 29:26 | 28:20 |
| 30-39 | 29:19 | 28:04 |
| 40-49 | 34:16 | 33:38 |
| 50-59 | 46:41 | 47:21 |
| 60-69 | 49:05 | 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 2024.
Finishers by year
Up 22 percent since 2023.
129
2023
157
2024
All events combined, from official results.
Owen Valley Haunted Wine Run 5k 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2024, the field went from 129 to 143 finishers, and the median time rose from 44:37 to 47:21.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 143 (+11%) | 47:21 | under 29:18 | 19:46 |
| 2023 | 129 | 44:37 | under 29:04 | 20:29 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 36:16, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 27 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 October 4 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 84°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 Owen Valley Haunted Wine Run 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
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 & Under, 20-29…
The cause
Charity Partner
We are excited to announce that the local charity partner for this event is The YMCA! The Y is one of Owen County’s leading nonprofits, committed to strengthening communities in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social…
Race details
- Where
- Owen Valley Winery, Spencer, IN 47460Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 700 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 8K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2024 (Aug 17, 2024), 2023 (Jul 29, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Owen Valley Haunted Wine Run 5k?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 4, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $45, entry is about 50 percent above a typical 8K in Indiana, 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, 8K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2024, 143 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 47:21 and the winner ran 19:46.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 36:16, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 27 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Owen Valley Winery, Spencer, IN 47460.
- 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 Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 10:00am for an exciting event that features the Owen Valley Winery! This winery prides themselves in artistically creating a wine centric culinary experience, heavily rooted in the complete production cycle of all the products we produce. 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.
Registration Includes:
T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt or Upgrade to a hoodie for only $10
Wine Glass: Plastic Wine Glass!