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Run the Vineyards - Running Hare Fall 5K 2026

Date
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Start time
9:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $48 · goes up to $50 on Oct 9, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5K5KOct 11, 20269:00 AM$48$50 after Oct 9, 2026–

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The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 9, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • $48 until Oct 8, then $50 until Oct 10.

Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $48, entry is about 37 percent above 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 7:10 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 140 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

Running Hare Vineyard, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

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

171
finishers
39:52
median (12:50 /mi)
20:19
winning time
66% / 34%
women / men
median 39:5224:111:22:30
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

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

How fast do you need to be at Run the Vineyards - Running Hare Fall 5K?

In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 28:02 or better, the top quarter in 31:49, and half the field in 39:52; the last tenth came in after 1:00:01.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K Run/Walk
AgeWomenMen
Under 2029:1725:34
20-2931:3234:40
30-3930:4528:02
40-4927:2325:17
50-5941:2934:34
60-6946:2836:37

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

Down 19 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

Run the Vineyards - Running Hare Fall 5K 5K year by year

From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 212 to 171 finishers, and the median time rose from 39:00 to 39:52.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025171 (-19%)39:52under 28:0220:19
202121239:00under 27:2120:07

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 2025 5K field finished under 31:49, against 29:50 in a typical Maryland 5K, so times here run 7 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 11 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 79°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 - Running Hare Fall 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Race Day Details

Please read through the following before race day. Location - Running Hare Vineyards - 150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick, MD. Date/Time - October 12th at 9am. Arrival/Check-In - Please arrive on Race Day between 7:30-8:30am to pick up…

Rules and FAQ

FAQs

Packet Pick-Up on Race Day between 7:30-8:30am. Runners arrive during this time to pick up your race number bib and shirt at the "Good Day for a Run" tent in winery outdoor area. Pre-race day pick-up TBA and will be emailed and posted on…

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Race details

Where
Running Hare Vineyard, Prince Frederick, MD 20678Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 140 feet
Included with entry
Tech Tee included or Long Sleeve Tech for $6 extra
Distances
5K
Editions
2026 (Oct 11, 2026), 2025 (Oct 12, 2025), 2021 (Oct 23, 2021), 2020 (Oct 24, 2020), 2019 (Oct 20, 2019), 2018 (Sep 30, 2018)

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Quick answers

When is Run the Vineyards - Running Hare Fall 5K?
Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $48 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 9, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Maryland?
At $48, entry is about 37 percent above 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.
What distances can I run?
5K.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 171 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 39:52 and the winner ran 20:19.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:49, against 29:50 in a typical Maryland 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
Where does it start?
Running Hare Vineyard, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

Run for Wine on this beautiful 300+ acre property of Running Hare Vineyard for the 9th Annual 5K Fall Race. Enjoy the amazing views, delicious wine, biergarten, and more at Maryland's Premier Winery!

Amenities and Features:

Scenic 5K course through the Vineyard. Race starts at 9 AM.

Chip Timed Race with Instant Results

Complimentary Glass of Wine or Beer age 21 and over

Live Musician performs immediately after race until noon

Custom Tech Tee included or upgrade to Long Sleeve Tech for $6 extra ~ Women's, Men's/Unisex, and Youth options. *Please sign up by Sept. 27 to guarantee your first choice. Many extras ordered and available while supplies last for sign-ups after Sept. 27.

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