Sat, Apr 24, 2027

Parley Lake Wine Run 5k

Waconia, MN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026

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

About the Parley Lake Wine Run 5k

The course winds through the vineyards at Parley Lake Winery, doing a couple of loops before finishing back near the tasting area. It is cross-country style, so expect uneven ground and a few rolling inclines rather than a flat road surface. The setting is open and rural, with the vineyard rows and surrounding landscape visible most of the way around.

Packet pickup is race morning only, starting about an hour before the wave you signed up for. A food truck is on site serving soup, wraps, salads, and quesadillas, so there is reason to stay a while after you finish. Age group awards are handed out at the registration table right after results go up, with no separate ceremony.

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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

338finishers

24:26winner

44:36median

1:13:08cutoff

Top 3: AL VRUDNY (24:26) · EMILIO GIULIANI (24:31) · Doctor Kailee Carlson (25:11)

The Parley Lake 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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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

5K4/24/2027 09:00$30

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Common Questions About the Parley Lake Wine Run 5k

Will I finish last at the Parley Lake Wine Run 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 44:36, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:13:08, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Parley Lake Wine Run 5k a good first 5K?

A field of 338 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 Parley Lake Wine Run 5k?

The 5K winner ran 24:26 while the median finisher took 44:36. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.