Run the Vineyards - Down the Shore 5K
From Good Day for a Run
- Date Sun 18th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Cape May, New Jersey
- Price $51.88
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 14th Annual "Run the Vineyards - Down the Shore 5K," hosted by Good Day for a Run! This exciting event will take place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in the picturesque location of Cape May. Runners will enjoy a mostly flat and paved course, featuring a scenic 1/4 mile run through the beautifully manicured vineyards, making it a truly unique experience.
The chip-timed 5K race kicks off at 9 AM, complete with live-streamed results, and participants can look forward to receiving a high-quality tech tee, a glass of delicious Cape May wine, and a stemless wine glass as part of their registration. This event is not just about racing; it's a celebration with family, friends, and running groups, highlighted by a lively after-party featuring live music, delicious food from Cape May Winery's Tapas Kitchen, and awards for the top finishers. Join in on the fun while supporting the Headstrong Foundation! Don’t miss out—register today and be part of this unforgettable day!
The chip-timed 5K race kicks off at 9 AM, complete with live-streamed results, and participants can look forward to receiving a high-quality tech tee, a glass of delicious Cape May wine, and a stemless wine glass as part of their registration. This event is not just about racing; it's a celebration with family, friends, and running groups, highlighted by a lively after-party featuring live music, delicious food from Cape May Winery's Tapas Kitchen, and awards for the top finishers. Join in on the fun while supporting the Headstrong Foundation! Don’t miss out—register today and be part of this unforgettable day!
Organiser's Description
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MOSTLY FLAT AND PAVED COURSE, A 1/4 MILE RUN THROUGH THE BEAUTIFULLY MANICURED VINEYARD WHERE THE POST-RACE PARTY CONTINUES. THIS ONE OF A KIND RUN THE VINEYARDS RACE SELLS OUT EVERY YEAR! REGISTER TODAY!
CHARITY PARTNER FOR THIS EVENT IS HEADSTRONG FOUNDATION. LEARN MORE HERE: WWW.HEADSTRONG.ORG [http://www.headstrong.org]
MORE THAN A RACE...A CELEBRATION OF RUNNING WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, & RUNNING GROUPS WITH A DELICIOUS FINISH WINE!
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CHIP-TIMED 5K RACE STARTS AT 9 AM. LIVE-STREAMED RESULTS.
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CUSTOM HIGH-QUALITY TECH TEE INCLUDED OR UPGRADE TO LONG SLEEVES FOR $6 EXTRA. WOMEN'S, MEN'S/UNISEX, AND YOUTH SIZES. **PLEASE SIGN UP BY OCT. 4 TO GUARANTEE YOUR FIRST CHOICE. MANY EXTRAS ORDERED AND AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST AFTER OCT. 4.
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A GLASS OF DELICIOUS CAPE MAY WINE INCLUDED WITH RACE ENTRY
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STEMLESS "RUN THE VINEYARDS" WINE GLASS INCLUDED
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SOUVENIR FINISHER MEDALS AVAILABLE FOR $8 DURING REGISTRATION OR $10 ON RACE DAY (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)
AFTER-PARTY FUN:
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AWARDS FOR TOP 3 OVERALL AND AGE GROUP MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS! (AGES 14 & UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, AND EVERY 10 YRS.)
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LIVE MUSICIAN UNTIL NOON
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CAPE MAY WINERY'S TAPAS KITCHEN OPEN WITH DELICIOUS MENU OPTIONS
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FREE DOWNLOADABLE RACE AND AFTER-PARTY PHOTOS. PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER ON STAFF.
OTHER RACE DETAILS:
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SPECTATORS WELCOME! WINE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AFTER RACE.
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WALKERS AND CHILDREN WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE. 1 HOUR TIME LIMIT REQUIRED. NEED TO REGISTER TO BE ON COURSE FOR SAFETY OF ALL RUNNERS AND WALKERS. START AT 9 AM BEHIND PACK OF RUNNERS. SPECIAL PRICING - CHILDREN RECEIVE DISCOUNTED PRICE DURING REGISTRATION (WINE TICKET WILL NOT BE INCLUDED FOR MINORS).
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RACE IS RAIN OR SHINE. NO TRANSFERS OR REFUNDS.
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PACKET PICK-UP ON RACE DAY AT 7:30-8:30 AM AT "GOOD DAY FOR A RUN" TENT BEHIND WINERY. ARRIVE BY 8:30 AM TO CHECK-IN. LATE ARRIVALS MAY PICK UP SWAG, BUT UNABLE TO START AFTER 9 AM FOR SAFETY REASONS.
VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE GLASS OF WINE AT THE AFTER-PARTY & FREE FUTURE RACE ENTRY! VISIT "VOLUNTEER" TAB FOR DETAILS & SIGN UP!
MOSTLY FLAT AND PAVED COURSE, A 1/4 MILE RUN THROUGH THE BEAUTIFULLY MANICURED VINEYARD WHERE THE POST-RACE PARTY CONTINUES. THIS ONE OF A KIND RUN THE VINEYARDS RACE SELLS OUT EVERY YEAR! REGISTER TODAY!
CHARITY PARTNER FOR THIS EVENT IS HEADSTRONG FOUNDATION. LEARN MORE HERE: WWW.HEADSTRONG.ORG [http://www.headstrong.org]
MORE THAN A RACE...A CELEBRATION OF RUNNING WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, & RUNNING GROUPS WITH A DELICIOUS FINISH WINE!
*
CHIP-TIMED 5K RACE STARTS AT 9 AM. LIVE-STREAMED RESULTS.
*
CUSTOM HIGH-QUALITY TECH TEE INCLUDED OR UPGRADE TO LONG SLEEVES FOR $6 EXTRA. WOMEN'S, MEN'S/UNISEX, AND YOUTH SIZES. **PLEASE SIGN UP BY OCT. 4 TO GUARANTEE YOUR FIRST CHOICE. MANY EXTRAS ORDERED AND AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST AFTER OCT. 4.
*
A GLASS OF DELICIOUS CAPE MAY WINE INCLUDED WITH RACE ENTRY
*
STEMLESS "RUN THE VINEYARDS" WINE GLASS INCLUDED
*
SOUVENIR FINISHER MEDALS AVAILABLE FOR $8 DURING REGISTRATION OR $10 ON RACE DAY (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)
AFTER-PARTY FUN:
*
AWARDS FOR TOP 3 OVERALL AND AGE GROUP MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS! (AGES 14 & UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, AND EVERY 10 YRS.)
*
LIVE MUSICIAN UNTIL NOON
*
CAPE MAY WINERY'S TAPAS KITCHEN OPEN WITH DELICIOUS MENU OPTIONS
*
FREE DOWNLOADABLE RACE AND AFTER-PARTY PHOTOS. PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER ON STAFF.
OTHER RACE DETAILS:
*
SPECTATORS WELCOME! WINE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AFTER RACE.
*
WALKERS AND CHILDREN WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE. 1 HOUR TIME LIMIT REQUIRED. NEED TO REGISTER TO BE ON COURSE FOR SAFETY OF ALL RUNNERS AND WALKERS. START AT 9 AM BEHIND PACK OF RUNNERS. SPECIAL PRICING - CHILDREN RECEIVE DISCOUNTED PRICE DURING REGISTRATION (WINE TICKET WILL NOT BE INCLUDED FOR MINORS).
*
RACE IS RAIN OR SHINE. NO TRANSFERS OR REFUNDS.
*
PACKET PICK-UP ON RACE DAY AT 7:30-8:30 AM AT "GOOD DAY FOR A RUN" TENT BEHIND WINERY. ARRIVE BY 8:30 AM TO CHECK-IN. LATE ARRIVALS MAY PICK UP SWAG, BUT UNABLE TO START AFTER 9 AM FOR SAFETY REASONS.
VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE GLASS OF WINE AT THE AFTER-PARTY & FREE FUTURE RACE ENTRY! VISIT "VOLUNTEER" TAB FOR DETAILS & SIGN UP!
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.88 Fee & Tech Tee Included or Long Sleeve Tech for $6 Extra
Sun 18th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$51.88
Walkers and children welcome. Registration required to participate. Start on time at 9 AM behind pack of runners. 1 Hour Time limit required.
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Cape May Winery, 711 Townbank Road, Cape May, 08204, NJ, United States
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