Run the Vineyards - Priam Vineyards 5K
- Date Sun 9th August 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Colchester, Connecticut
- Price $49.76
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Run the Vineyards - Priam Vineyards 5K, taking place on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in the picturesque Colchester, Southeastern Connecticut. This exciting event invites runners and families alike to enjoy a scenic 5K race through the stunning 40-acre estate of Priam Vineyards, one of Connecticut's premier wineries. Not only will participants enjoy a well-marked and beautifully groomed course, but they'll also have the chance to create lasting memories while combining fitness, fun, and fantastic wine!
The race kicks off at 9 AM and features chip-timed results for all participants. Runners aged 21 and over will receive a complimentary wine ticket for a glass of Priam's award-winning wines, with additional options available for purchase. Participants will also receive a stylish Run the Vineyards stemless wine glass, a high-quality tech shirt, and a chance to earn a souvenir finisher medal. After the race, join in the lively post-race party with live music from Jeff Przech, delicious offerings from the Munchies food truck, and awards for the top finishers. Don’t miss this chance to run, relax, and revel in the beautiful vineyard atmosphere
The race kicks off at 9 AM and features chip-timed results for all participants. Runners aged 21 and over will receive a complimentary wine ticket for a glass of Priam's award-winning wines, with additional options available for purchase. Participants will also receive a stylish Run the Vineyards stemless wine glass, a high-quality tech shirt, and a chance to earn a souvenir finisher medal. After the race, join in the lively post-race party with live music from Jeff Przech, delicious offerings from the Munchies food truck, and awards for the top finishers. Don’t miss this chance to run, relax, and revel in the beautiful vineyard atmosphere
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THIS BRAND NEW _RUN THE VINEYARDS_ DESTINATION AT THE HIGHLY REGARDED PRIAM VINEYARDS [https://www.priam-vineyards.com/], A WINIARSKI FAMILY VINEYARD, AND ONE OF CONNECTICUT'S PREMIER WINERIES.
_CHARITY PARTNER FOR THIS RACE IS HEADSTRONG. LEARN MORE HERE: HEADSTRONG FOUNDATION [https://www.headstrong.org/] _
ENJOY A SCENIC 5K RACE THAT COMBINES A COURSE THROUGH THE 40 ACRE ESTATE AND SOME NEIGHBORING ROADS. MORE THAN A RACE...FAMILIES AND RUNNING GROUPS CREATE LIFELONG MEMORIES...COMBINE FITNESS, FUN, AND WINE!
RACE FEATURES:
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CHIP-TIMED 5K RACE STARTS AT 9 AM. LIVE-STREAMED RESULTS FROM PROFESSIONAL TIMER.
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ITEMS INCLUDED: WINE TICKET FOR A GLASS OF WINE, RUN THE VINEYARDS STEMLESS WINE GLASS, AND HIGH QUALITY TECH SHIRT. SHIRT STYLES - WOMEN'S, MEN'S/UNISEX, AND YOUTH OPTIONS OR UPGRADE TO A WOMEN'S RACERBACK TANK TOP FOR $5 EXTRA. MEN'S TANK OPTION FOR NO ADDED FEE. *PLEASE REGISTER BY JULY 26 TO GUARANTEE YOUR FIRST CHOICE OF SIZE/STYLE. SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER AUG. 2, HOWEVER AN OPTIONAL ITEM WILL BE AVAILABLE IF SHIRT SUPPLY RUNS OUT.
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SOUVENIR FINISHER MEDALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR $8 EXTRA DURING REGISTRATION, OR $10 ON RACE DAY.
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WELL GROOMED AND WELL MARKED COURSE.
*
COURSE MARSHALS, WATER STATION, AND FINISH LINE WITH WATER AND BANANAS
AFTER-PARTY:
*
AWARDS TO THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL AND TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE AGE GROUP WINNERS (CATEGORIES - AGES 14 & UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, AND EVERY 10 YRS.)
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LIVE MUSICIAN JEFF PRZECH [https://jeffprzech.com/] PERFORMS IMMEDIATELY AFTER RACE UNTIL 12 NOON.
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PRIAM'S AWARD-WINNING WINES - ONE GLASS INCLUDED FOR RUNNERS AGE 21+ ID REQUIRED, ADDITIONAL WINE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
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MUNCHIES FOOD TRUCK [https://munchiesfoodtruck.com/] ON-SITE WITH MANY DELICIOUS FOOD OPTIONS
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FREE DOWNLOADABLE RACE AND AFTER-PARTY PHOTOS. PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER ON STAFF. PHOTOS AVAILABLE 24-48 HRS AFTER RACE. THEY ARE EMAILED AND POSTED ON THE RACE PAGE AND SOCIAL MEDIA.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
*
CHECK-IN: 7:30-8:30AM. PLEASE ARRIVE AND PICK UP RACE PACKET BY 8:30 AM. BAG CHECK AND FREE PARKING PROVIDED.
*
8 RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS
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9AM: 5K BEGINS
*
9:30AM - NOON: POST-RACE PARTY FEATURING AWARD-WINNING WINES, CAPTIVATING MUSICIAN JEFF PRZECH [https://jeffprzech.com/home], AND AMAZING FOOD TRUCK MUNCHIES [https://munchiesfoodtruck.com/].
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10 AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENTS NEAR THE MUSICIAN.
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NOON: WINERY REMAINS OPEN FOR DAILY OFFERINGS
WALKERS AND CHILDREN ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE. REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO BE ON COURSE FOR SAFETY OF ALL PARTICIPANTS. SPECIAL PRICING - CHILDREN RECEIVE DISCOUNTED PRICE DURING REGISTRATION, (WINE TICKET WILL NOT BE INCLUDED FOR MINORS). WE KINDLY REQUEST 1 HOUR TIME LIMIT FOR COMPLETING THE 5K. SPECTATORS ARE WELCOME!
VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE GREAT PERKS, INCLUDING A FREE FUTURE RACE! VISIT "VOLUNTEER" TAB FOR DETAILS & SIGN UP!
INVITE FACEBOOK FRIENDS ON EVENT PAGE HERE: FACEBOOK.COM/EVENTS/1240004788056623 [https://www.facebook.com/events/1240004788056623]
_CHARITY PARTNER FOR THIS RACE IS HEADSTRONG. LEARN MORE HERE: HEADSTRONG FOUNDATION [https://www.headstrong.org/] _
ENJOY A SCENIC 5K RACE THAT COMBINES A COURSE THROUGH THE 40 ACRE ESTATE AND SOME NEIGHBORING ROADS. MORE THAN A RACE...FAMILIES AND RUNNING GROUPS CREATE LIFELONG MEMORIES...COMBINE FITNESS, FUN, AND WINE!
RACE FEATURES:
*
CHIP-TIMED 5K RACE STARTS AT 9 AM. LIVE-STREAMED RESULTS FROM PROFESSIONAL TIMER.
*
ITEMS INCLUDED: WINE TICKET FOR A GLASS OF WINE, RUN THE VINEYARDS STEMLESS WINE GLASS, AND HIGH QUALITY TECH SHIRT. SHIRT STYLES - WOMEN'S, MEN'S/UNISEX, AND YOUTH OPTIONS OR UPGRADE TO A WOMEN'S RACERBACK TANK TOP FOR $5 EXTRA. MEN'S TANK OPTION FOR NO ADDED FEE. *PLEASE REGISTER BY JULY 26 TO GUARANTEE YOUR FIRST CHOICE OF SIZE/STYLE. SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER AUG. 2, HOWEVER AN OPTIONAL ITEM WILL BE AVAILABLE IF SHIRT SUPPLY RUNS OUT.
*
SOUVENIR FINISHER MEDALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR $8 EXTRA DURING REGISTRATION, OR $10 ON RACE DAY.
*
WELL GROOMED AND WELL MARKED COURSE.
*
COURSE MARSHALS, WATER STATION, AND FINISH LINE WITH WATER AND BANANAS
AFTER-PARTY:
*
AWARDS TO THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL AND TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE AGE GROUP WINNERS (CATEGORIES - AGES 14 & UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, AND EVERY 10 YRS.)
*
LIVE MUSICIAN JEFF PRZECH [https://jeffprzech.com/] PERFORMS IMMEDIATELY AFTER RACE UNTIL 12 NOON.
*
PRIAM'S AWARD-WINNING WINES - ONE GLASS INCLUDED FOR RUNNERS AGE 21+ ID REQUIRED, ADDITIONAL WINE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
*
MUNCHIES FOOD TRUCK [https://munchiesfoodtruck.com/] ON-SITE WITH MANY DELICIOUS FOOD OPTIONS
*
FREE DOWNLOADABLE RACE AND AFTER-PARTY PHOTOS. PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER ON STAFF. PHOTOS AVAILABLE 24-48 HRS AFTER RACE. THEY ARE EMAILED AND POSTED ON THE RACE PAGE AND SOCIAL MEDIA.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
*
CHECK-IN: 7:30-8:30AM. PLEASE ARRIVE AND PICK UP RACE PACKET BY 8:30 AM. BAG CHECK AND FREE PARKING PROVIDED.
*
8 RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS
*
9AM: 5K BEGINS
*
9:30AM - NOON: POST-RACE PARTY FEATURING AWARD-WINNING WINES, CAPTIVATING MUSICIAN JEFF PRZECH [https://jeffprzech.com/home], AND AMAZING FOOD TRUCK MUNCHIES [https://munchiesfoodtruck.com/].
*
10 AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENTS NEAR THE MUSICIAN.
*
NOON: WINERY REMAINS OPEN FOR DAILY OFFERINGS
WALKERS AND CHILDREN ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE. REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO BE ON COURSE FOR SAFETY OF ALL PARTICIPANTS. SPECIAL PRICING - CHILDREN RECEIVE DISCOUNTED PRICE DURING REGISTRATION, (WINE TICKET WILL NOT BE INCLUDED FOR MINORS). WE KINDLY REQUEST 1 HOUR TIME LIMIT FOR COMPLETING THE 5K. SPECTATORS ARE WELCOME!
VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE GREAT PERKS, INCLUDING A FREE FUTURE RACE! VISIT "VOLUNTEER" TAB FOR DETAILS & SIGN UP!
INVITE FACEBOOK FRIENDS ON EVENT PAGE HERE: FACEBOOK.COM/EVENTS/1240004788056623 [https://www.facebook.com/events/1240004788056623]
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.76 Fee & Tech Shirt Included or Womens Racerback Tank Top $5 Extra
Sun 9th August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$49.76
Walkers start behind the runners and must be registered to be on course for safety of all participants. 1 hour time limit kindly requested.
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Priam Vineyards, 11 Shailor Hill Road, Colchester, 06415, CT, United States
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