Run the Vineyards - Pindar Fall 5K and 8K

🍇 Race Overview

Enjoy a Scenic Autumn race through Pindar Vineyards along their 300 acres of vines! Enjoy Live Music, Delicious wine, and Relax in the Pavilion and Picnic areas with views of the beautiful vineyard...Run the Vineyards 7th Year at this popular North Fork destination!

🎗️ Support a Good Cause

THIS RACE PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE NY CANCER FOUNDATION

🏃‍♂️ The Race Features

• Course Options: 8K and 5K Courses - both lead you through the gorgeous vineyard property. Races start at 9 AM.
• Course Terrain: Flat Course mostly on hard packed dirt trails and short cut grass. Walker friendly, registration required to participate, must start on time behind pack of runners at 9 AM.
• Timing: Professionally Chip-timed with live streamed results.
• Tech Tee: Custom Tech Tee included or upgrade to Long Sleeve Tech for $6 extra. Women's, Men's/unisex, and Youth Tees available. Please register by Sept. 20. to guarantee first choice of shirt style/size. Many extras ordered and available while supplies last after Sept. 20.
• Refreshments: Water stations on course and water and bananas at finish line.
• Awards: Awards for Top 3 Overall and Age Group Male and Female Winners (Age 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, and every 10 yrs)
• Finisher Medals: Souvenir Finisher Medals available for purchase during registration for $8 or $10 on race day (different design than award medals).

🎉 After-Party Highlights

• Complimentary Drink: A Glass of delicious Pindar Wine (21+)
• Souvenir Glass: Stemless "Run the Vineyards" Wine Glass
• Live Music: Live Music immediately following race until 12 pm
• Welcome Spectators: Spectators welcome. Additional wine available for purchase after race.
• Food Options: On site Food Trucks
• Dilly Dilly Donuts: Dilly Dilly Donuts food truck will be on site pre & post-race with donuts, coffee, and more treats!
• Awards Ceremony: Awards Ceremony starts around 10:15 AM.
• Photography: Free downloadable race and after-party photos. Professional photographer on staff. Photos emailed 24-48 hrs after race.

🗓️ Important Race Day Details

• Packet Pick-up: Packet Pick-up on Race Day from 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM at "Good Day for a Run" tent behind the winery.
• Arrival Time: Arrive before 8:30 AM to pick up race number, shirt, and listen to announcements. Race starts at 9AM.
• Late Arrivals: Late arrivals may pick up swag, but may not start onto the course after 9AM start time for safety reasons. Course markings are changed during the race.
• Participation: Walkers and children welcome to participate. Registration required to be on the course for safety of all participants. Walkers should register for the 5K not the 8K in the interest of time. 1 Hour Time limit for 5K. 1 Hour 40 Min Time limit for 8K. Time Limits kindly requested in respect of staff and volunteers' time on the course.
• Parking: Parking is on-site and free. Arrive early to park & allow time for a short walk to the check-in and starting line.
• Weather Policy: Race is rain or shine. No transfers or refunds.

👥 Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers receive complimentary glass of wine & free future race! Visit "Volunteer" tab for details & sign ups!

📅 Race Details

Date: 2026-10-04

Location: Pindar Vineyards, Peconic, NY

For more information, visit the race page: Run the Vineyards - Pindar Autumn 5K and 8K