Sat, Apr 10, 2027

Run the Vineyards - Ingleside Vineyards 5K/8K

Colonial Beach, VA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2018

5K8K

Entry is $46 now and rises to $48 after Oct 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $2.

About the Run the Vineyards - Ingleside Vineyards 5K/8K

The course runs through the vineyard property on packed dirt, winding past rows of vines across rolling terrain. It is not a road race in the usual sense; the ground underfoot is off-road the whole way, and the hills give it a bit of shape without anything brutal. Well-behaved pets on leashes are allowed on the course.

Packet pickup is race morning at the vineyard, and the window closes before the start, so arriving early matters. Afterward, there is a live musician, a food truck, and complimentary wine for those of legal drinking age, all on the winery's outdoor patio. Professional photos from the race and after-party get emailed out within a couple of days.

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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

112finishers

24:35winner

42:21median

1:16:46cutoff

Top 3: Michael Beyrle Jr (24:35) · Donald Martin (24:50) · Colin Wedding (25:23)

8K · 2026 results

36finishers

34:33winner

53:01median

1:16:34cutoff

Top 3: Jose Ortiz (34:33) · Robert Hicks (38:18) · Jamie Hicks (38:18)

The Run the Vineyards - Ingleside Vineyards 5K/8K has been held every year since at least 2018. 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 Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K4/10/2027 09:00$46

8K4/10/2027 09:00$48

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Common Questions About the Run the Vineyards - Ingleside Vineyards 5K/8K

Will I finish last at the Run the Vineyards - Ingleside Vineyards 5K/8K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 42:21, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:16:46, 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 - Ingleside Vineyards 5K/8K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (112 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. 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 - Ingleside Vineyards 5K/8K?

The 5K winner ran 24:35 while the median finisher took 42:21. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.