Sun, Oct 18, 2026

Run the Vineyards - Down the Shore 5K

Cape May, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2016

Entry is $48 now and rises to $50 after Oct 17, 2026, so registering before then saves $2.

About the Run the Vineyards - Down the Shore 5K

The course runs mostly on paved roads around the winery, with a short stretch through the vineyard rows themselves. That section is the one runners talk about afterward, a brief detour where the vines are right beside you. The rest is flat enough that walkers and strollers handle it without trouble, though a patch or two of sandy ground on the property can slow things down.

Packet pickup happens race morning at a tent behind the winery, and parking is tight on site. Overflow lots at a couple of nearby schools add a short walk, so arriving early is worth it. After the race, a tapas kitchen opens and a live musician plays, and the winery pours wine at the finish.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

220finishers

19:11winner

35:17median

1:01:16cutoff

Top 3: Jacob Mahon (19:11) · Tyler Erazmus (19:27) · Eugene Tung (20:33)

The Run the Vineyards - Down the Shore 5K has been held every year since at least 2016. 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

5K10/18/2026 09:00$48

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Common Questions About the Run the Vineyards - Down the Shore 5K

Will I finish last at the Run the Vineyards - Down the Shore 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 35:17, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:01:16, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Run the Vineyards - Down the Shore 5K a good first 5K?

A field of 220 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 Run the Vineyards - Down the Shore 5K?

The 5K winner ran 19:11 while the median finisher took 35:17. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.