Sun, Jun 13, 2027

Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5k

Mackinaw, IL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022
5K

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Mar 21, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

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About the Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5k

The course runs through the vineyard property itself, on grass and uneven ground rather than pavement. The organizers are upfront that it is not a course for chasing a personal best; the terrain is cross-country style, with a couple of loops around the vines. It starts and finishes at the winery, and there is wine waiting at the end.

Pickup happens at the winery on race morning, with enough time before the gun to get sorted. Age group results go up online after the race; if you placed in your category, you collect your award at the registration table yourself. No ceremony, just check and go.

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Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5k 2026 Results

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

5K Results · 2026

334finishers
22:24winner
41:59median
1:08:47cutoff

Top 3: Maverick Wixom (22:24) · Steven Schneider (23:00) · Dan Moffett (23:08)

The Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5k has been held every year since at least 2022. 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 Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K6/13/2027 09:00$25

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Common Questions About the Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5k

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

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 41:59, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:08:47, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

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

A field of 334 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 Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5k?

The 5K winner ran 22:24 while the median finisher took 41:59. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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