Sat, May 8, 2027

Hopewell Valley Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Pennington, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Feb 12, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Hopewell Valley Vineyards Wine Run 5k

The course winds through the vineyard property itself, starting and finishing at the winery. The ground is uneven in places, so expect a trail-like feel rather than a road race. The organizers are upfront that this is not a course for chasing a fast time; it is meant to be walked or run at a pace that lets you look around at the vines.

Packet pickup opens at the winery on race morning, about an hour before the start. After finishing, the winery stays open with pizza and light fare available to buy, and live music runs through the afternoon and into the evening. There is a pour of wine at the finish for adult participants.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

289finishers

22:59winner

37:59median

1:20:01cutoff

Top 3: Nicholas LoPorto (22:59) · Arden Brewster (23:03) · Sean Cahill (23:16)

The Hopewell Valley Vineyards Wine Run 5k has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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

5K5/8/2027 09:00$35

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Common Questions About the Hopewell Valley Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Will I finish last at the Hopewell Valley Vineyards Wine Run 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 37:59, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:20:01, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Hopewell Valley Vineyards Wine Run 5k a good first 5K?

A field of 289 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 Hopewell Valley Vineyards Wine Run 5k?

The 5K winner ran 22:59 while the median finisher took 37:59. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.