Wine and Country Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 5:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Elberon, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $40
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Annual Wine and Country Run | 5K | Oct 17, 20265:00 PM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Oct 16.
Online registration closes Oct 16, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Virginia runs 35:36, about 11:28 a mile, based on 25 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:19 and men in 31:17.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the 4th Annual Wine and Country Run starts at 5:00 PM. The start sits about 90 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
6074 New Design Road, Elberon, VA 23846
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 77°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.
Race details
- Where
- 6074 New Design Road, Elberon, VA 23846Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 90 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Wine and Country Run?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 16, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, 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.
- Where does it start?
- 6074 New Design Road, Elberon, VA 23846.
From the organizers
A 5K twilight race, starting and ending at the Goat Tower. Beginning on gravel and paved roads, the race follows trails through fields of soy and corn and then returns to the Winery. It is preceded by a kid's run around the vineyard, and ends with music and awards.