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Horse Creek Wine Run 5k

Sat April 27, 2024 Sparks, GA 31647 US Directions

Events

5k

9:00AM EDT
Open to ages 1 - 99.

1.5 Mile

9:00AM EDT

Description

Like Running or Walking?  Love Wine?  This race is for you! 

Join us on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 9:00am EST for an exciting annual event that features the amazing locally produced wines and epic landscape of Horse Creek Winery! Located in the Coastal Plains region of Georgia, Horse Creek Winery is surrounded by a farming wonderland known for its abundant pecans, cotton, olives, piney woods, and some of the sweetest muscadine varieties in the world. With over 40 acres of vineyard and a state-of-the-art production facility on site, Horse Creek produces a wide range of award-winning wines that can be found at their Sparks tasting rooms and in retail and specialty locations throughout the state. So, whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing.  Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com

Registration Includes:

  • T-shirt:  Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included! 
  • Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!
  • Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Coaster!
  • Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk
  • Results Posted Online
  • ...and of course, a pour of wine!

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Place

Horse Creek Winery
101 Roundtree Bridge Rd
Sparks, GA US 31647

Course Map

The Race Starts and Finishes at the Winery!  The route is mostly on grass and features a 2 loop course around the winery!  PLEASE DO NOT CROSS THE START/FINISH MAP ON LAP 1!  This is not the optimal course for a PR, but it is a great option if you're looking for the most fun you've had at a 5k!  Runners and Walkers are welcomed to participate!  

Click Here for an Interactive Course Map

Charity

We are proud to announce that proceeds from this event will support Feeding America and St. Jude Children's Hospital!

Feeding America - Hunger can affect people from all walks of life. Millions of people in America are just one job loss, missed paycheck, or medical emergency away from hunger. But hunger doesn't affect everyone equally - some groups face like children, seniors, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color face hunger at much higher rates. Hunger also most often affects our neighbors who live in poverty. Please consider make a donation to help fight hunger. For more information click here!

St. Jude Children's Hospital - The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay. 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 1 finisher in each age category also receives a custom age group award!   

5 Year Categories: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44,. 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 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.

FAQ's

    • 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 wine pour).
    • 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? Absolutely!
    • Is the race dog friendly? Yes, but please make sure you dog is on a leash and that you pick up after your dog!
    • I still have questions, who do I contact?  If you have a question, someone else probably does too.  Email us using the "questions" button below and we'll add it to this page

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup is scheduled for the morning of the race only and it begins an hour before the race starts.

 

Travel Accomodations

Many participants travel to the race for a destination 5k and Winery visit!  Our recommendations: 

1) Campers:  Free Parking at the Winery!  Please contact the winery at 229-549-WINE to reserve a spot!

2) AirBnB:  Many locations near Sparks, GA and just south in Valdosta!

3) Hotels: Hampton Inn Adel, Days Inn, and Super 8 are just 5 minutes south of the winery.  Live Oak Bed & Breakfast is a beautiful location just 15 minutes away!

Check out the Winery

Can I Participate Virtually?

Absolutely!  We have been getting many inquiries about virtual participation and have integrated a virtual option into our regular registration.

Please feel free to register through the regular registration link above and you can either: 

1) Pick up packet during packet pickup or on the morning of the race, but run on your own (hint:  wine ticket is still good if you use this strategy)

2) Contact us at any time to switch to the Virtual Wine Run 5k and we'll ship your packet (There will be a shipping and handling charge for this option)

Also, if you intend on running, but later change your mind and would like to do either of these options, that's ok too!  If you are definitely going to have us ship your packet and run virtually though, we do recommend you follow the instructions below:

1). Go to runsignup.com/profile and log into your account.

2). Click on "Manage Registration" next to this race.

3). On the next page click on transfer to another race and choose the virtual wine run race.

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Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.WineRun5k.com.

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