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Run the Vineyards - Pindar Fall 5K and 8K 2026

Date
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Start time
9:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $46 · goes up to $48 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

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5K5KOct 4, 20269:00 AM$46$48 after Oct 3, 2026–
8K Run8KOct 4, 20269:05 AM$50$52 after Oct 3, 2026–

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 $48 on Oct 3, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 5K: $46 until Oct 2, then $48 until Oct 4.
  • 8K Run: $50 until Oct 2, then $52 until Oct 4.

Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $50, entry is about 43 percent above a typical 8K in New York, which costs $35 right now.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:48 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Pindar Vineyards, Peconic, NY 11958

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

5K

232
finishers
43:14
median (13:55 /mi)
22:40
winning time
69% / 31%
women / men
median 43:1424:151:10:11
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

8K

88
finishers
53:09
median (10:42 /mi)
34:32
winning time
66% / 34%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (GDFAR Timing Services) for Run the Vineyards - Pindar Fall 5K and 8K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Run the Vineyards - Pindar Fall 5K and 8K?

At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 29:44 or better, the top quarter in 35:18, and half the field in 43:14; the last tenth came in after 59:43.

At the 2025 8K, the fastest tenth finished in 41:23 or better, the top quarter in 46:27, and half the field in 53:09; the last tenth came in after 1:08:17.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K
AgeWomenMen
20-2928:3629:12
30-3932:3025:37
40-4932:1827:34
50-5932:0829:17
60-6936:3427:54

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 2025.

Finishers by year

Up 14 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

Run the Vineyards - Pindar Fall 5K and 8K 5K year by year

From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 221 to 232 finishers, and the median time rose from 37:17 to 43:14.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025232 (-20%)43:14under 29:4422:40
2024289 (+17%)39:19under 27:1119:55
2023248 (+42%)45:00under 30:2321:24
2022175 (-21%)42:17under 31:4322:25
202122137:17under 27:2121:10

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

Slower than most New York 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 35:18, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here run 26 percent slower.

  • 8K: Slower than most New York 8Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 8K field finished under 46:27, against 42:54 in a typical New York 8K, so times here run 8 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 59°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 72°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 Run the Vineyards - Pindar Fall 5K and 8K cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Race Day Details

Please read through the following Race Day Details to ensure a fun day! Date/Time - October 5th at 9am Sharp 8K starts at 9am. 5K starts at 9:05am. Location - Pindar Vineyards located at 37645 NY 25, Peconic, NY. Bib Pick Up/Check-In…

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Race details

Where
Pindar Vineyards, Peconic, NY 11958Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 20 feet
Included with entry
TechTee included or Long Sleeve Tech for $6 extra; Tech Tee included or Long Sleeve Tech for $6 extra
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, 8K
Editions
2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Oct 6, 2024), 2023 (Oct 1, 2023), 2022 (Oct 2, 2022), 2021 (Oct 3, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Run the Vineyards - Pindar Fall 5K and 8K?
Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $46 before processing fees, and rises to $48 on Oct 3, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for New York?
At $50, entry is about 43 percent above a typical 8K in New York, 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, 8K.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 232 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 43:14 and the winner ran 22:40.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 35:18, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here run 26 percent slower.
Where does it start?
Pindar Vineyards, Peconic, NY 11958.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

Enjoy a Scenic Autumn race through Pindar Vineyards along their 300 acres of vines! Enjoy Live Music, Delicious wine, and Relax in the Pavilion and Picnic areas with views of the beautiful vineyard...Run the Vineyards 7th Year at this popular North Fork destination!

THIS RACE PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE NY CANCER FOUNDATION

The Race Features:

8K and 5K Courses - both lead you through the gorgeous vineyard property. Races start at 9 AM.

Flat Course mostly on hard packed dirt trails and short cut grass. Walker friendly, registration required to participate, must start on time behind pack of runners at 9 AM.

Professionally Chip - timed with live streamed results.

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