Sat, Apr 17, 2027

August Hill Wine Run 5k

Utica, IL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Jan 23, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the August Hill Wine Run 5k

The race takes place at a winery, so the surroundings are vineyard rather than park or pavement. The course shows off the property's scenery, and there is wine at the finish, which is the main event for a lot of people here. Age group awards go to the top finishers in each category, picked up at the registration table after results post.

There is no packet pickup the day before; everything happens race morning, with the pickup window opening before the start. Plan to arrive early enough to collect your bib and get settled before things get underway.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

372finishers

24:12winner

45:22median

1:07:02cutoff

Top 3: Matt Rohn (24:12) · Joe Motluck (24:29) · Dawn Shay (24:33)

The August Hill Wine Run 5k has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 22, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K4/17/2027 09:00$30

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Common Questions About the August Hill Wine Run 5k

Will I finish last at the August Hill Wine Run 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 45:22, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:07:02, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the August Hill Wine Run 5k a good first 5K?

A field of 372 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the August Hill Wine Run 5k?

The 5K winner ran 24:12 while the median finisher took 45:22. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.