About the race
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
Registration Includes:
- T-Shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton!
- Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!
- Finisher Medal.
- Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk
- Results Posted Online
- …and of course, a pour of wine!
Race Swag
PLACE:
Thistle Meadow Winery
102 Thistle Meadow
Laurel Springs, NC US 28644
Sat August 12, 2023 | 9:00 AM
COURSE MAP
The race starts and finishes at the winery. This is mostly a paved road route and feature a solid climb of 260 feet during the first mile of the course. But it is out and back, so you’re rewarded with a fast downhill in the final mile!
Click Here for an interactive map
CHARITY PARTNER
We are excited to announce that the charity partner for this event is Alleghany Wellness Center!
The mission of the Alleghany Wellness Center, Inc. is to provide the people of Alleghany County and surrounding areas the opportunity to achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles through health education, medically-supervised programs, and facilities for physical activities and recreation.
For more information click here!
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 will also receive a custom age group award!
10 Year Categories: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over
Important details:
- Competitive Runners, please start with the first group to be eligible for an age group award.
- If your event has wave start times, age group winners must start with the first wave to be eligible for a medal.
- There will be no age group ceremony. Please look up your results at www.J3Timing.com after finishing and if you placed top 1 in your category please visit the registration table to pick up your award.
- Age Group medals will be available for pickup 1 hour after the start of the first wave – age group awards are only available the day of the event and will not be available for shipment once the event has concluded.
- Is the race only for 21+? No, minors are welcome to participate and receive a discounted registration that includes a shirt, medal and bib (these participants will not receive a wine glass or a glass of wine).
Are strollers allowed? You are welcome to use a stroller for this event but it is not recommended due to uneven ground on the course and children in strollers can participate for free and do not need to register.
Is walking allowed? Yes!
Is the race dog friendly? No – we love dogs, but since this is a produce and vegetable farm USDA prohibits dogs on site.
I still have questions, who do I contact? If you cannot find the answer to your question on this page please use the “questions” button below to submit a question.
PACKET PICKUP
Packet Pickup has been updated to Race Day Only and will open an hour before the event starts.
Travel Accommodations: Looking to travel for this event? If you are traveling from out of town we recommend staying here.
TEAM BONUSES
Refer Friends = Earn Cash Back!
How It Works:
1) When registering, create a Team Name for your group. Create a password (and write it down!)
2) Tell all your friends to sign up for the race! (be sure to give them your team name and password)
3) When your Team hits 5 participants, the first 4 people will get $5 CASH BACK and the 5th will receive a $5 discount on their race fee!
4) For a team of 10, every new team member gets $5 discount on their race fee and the team leader will receive 1 bottle of wine at the specified winery.
5) For a team of 20, every new team member gets $5 discount on their race fee and the team leader will receive a total of 5 bottles of wine at the specific winery.
