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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Help With Check-in 8:30am-10:00am | – | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $15 | 8 |
| 5k | 5K | Oct 3, 202610:00 AM | $50$55 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| Help with Check-in 10:00-11:30am | 5K | Oct 3, 202610:00 AM | $15 | 10 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $55 on Oct 3, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $50, entry is about 67 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 7:33 AM, and the Help With Check-in 8:30am-10:00am starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 690 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Valley Vineyards Winery & Brewery, Morrow, OH 45152
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results for Valley Vineyards Haunted Wine Run 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 29:11 or better, the top quarter in 35:42, and half the field in 47:47; the last tenth came in after 1:01:20.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 30:02 | 34:15 |
| 20-29 | 25:44 | 24:20 |
| 30-39 | 28:27 | 23:33 |
| 40-49 | 29:30 | 26:29 |
| 50-59 | 30:40 | 30:13 |
| 60-69 | 36:02 | 29:49 |
| 70+ | 51:15 | 41:44 |
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 2026.
Down 14 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 503 to 435 finishers, and the median time dropped from 52:46 to 47:47.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 435 (-23%) | 47:47 | under 29:11 | 18:20 |
| 2025 | 565 (-8%) | 50:32 | under 30:49 | 19:01 |
| 2024 | 614 (+22%) | 50:04 | under 29:48 | 18:22 |
| 2023 | 503 | 52:46 | under 31:19 | 20:43 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 35:42, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 26 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 3 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 81°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 Valley Vineyards Haunted Wine Run 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup will be Friday night October 2, 2026 from 4-6pm at the winery. Can I pick up for a Friend? YES! Just have them forward you their QR code. Is Race Day Pickup Available? YES! If possible please skip the lines and enjoy the…
Course
Race Course: There will be vines, and there will be wines! The race starts at the vineyard and includes a short portion on the road then a nice out and back on the bike trail. CLICK HERE FOR AN INTERACTIVE MAP.
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 that the charity partner for this event is Pink Ribbon Good! PINK RIBBON GOOD EXISTS TO SERVE EVERY PERSON AND FAMILY AFFECTED BY BREAST AND GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER. WE PROVIDE FREE HEALTHY MEALS, RIDES TO…
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Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!
Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 10:00am and 11:30am (you will pick your start time during registration) for an Halloween-themed event that features the family friendly Valley Vineyards Winery & Brewery! 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!
Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Stopper!
Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk