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:
45 North Vineyard & Winery
8580 E Horn Rd
Lake Leelanau, MI US 49653
Sun September 21, 2025 | 9:00AM EDT
COURSE MAP
The Race Starts and Finishes at the Winery! The official course map will be posted soon!
CHARITY PARTNER
We are excited to announce that the local charity partner for this event Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan!
Since 1937, Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan has provided support services, such as child welfare programs, counseling and trauma assessments, runaway and homeless youth assistance, and on-going training opportunities that create safer and healthier communities throughout the region.
Our 501(c)(3) organization uses a trauma-focused lens to help children, adolescents, adults, and families thrive by providing tools and resources to undo the damage from society’s toughest situations. We offer a variety of programs, such as Third Level Services, YouthWork, Safe Haven, and Wraparound to help children and families heal, grow, and realize their true potential, regardless of the setback.
CFS offers foster care, adoption, behavioral health, foster home licensing, and crisis respite programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), assuring our stakeholders of our commitment to excellence in our clinical and administrative practices.
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.
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