Sat, Jun 19, 2027

Helvetia Wine Run 5k

Hillsboro, OR

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Mar 27, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Helvetia Wine Run 5k

The course runs through the grounds of a vineyard and winery tucked into a mountain foothill range at the northern edge of wine country. The terrain is uneven in places, so expect a more natural surface underfoot rather than flat pavement. The surroundings are what draw most people here: rows of vines, open hillside views, and a pour of wine waiting at the end.

Packet pickup happens on race morning only, opening about an hour before the start. Age group awards are available for self-service pickup at the registration table, roughly an hour after the first wave goes out, so plan to stick around a bit if you think you placed.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2026 results

349finishers

23:39winner

55:41median

1:52:02cutoff

Top 3: Myles Jarman (23:39) · Gabe Hakimoglu (23:44) · Eric Hanslits (23:44)

The Helvetia Wine Run 5k has been held every year since at least 2021. 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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K6/19/2027 08:30$35

5K6/19/2027 07:00$10

Volunteer and Run 9:00am to 10:30am6/19/2027 09:00$10

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Common Questions About the Helvetia Wine Run 5k

Will I finish last at the Helvetia Wine Run 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 55:41, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:52:02, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Helvetia Wine Run 5k a good first 5K?

A field of 349 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 Helvetia Wine Run 5k?

The 5K winner ran 23:39 while the median finisher took 55:41. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.