Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Run the Vineyards - Nissley Vineyards 5K

Bainbridge, PA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2018

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

About the Run the Vineyards - Nissley Vineyards 5K

The course at Nissley Vineyards mixes short-cut grass with pavement, so expect to shift footing a few times as you move through the estate grounds. The surrounding property is old and open, with historic buildings visible along the way. It runs cross-country style rather than a loop on roads, which gives it a different feel than most local road races.

Packet pickup happens race morning at a tent on the grounds, and parking is described as plentiful. After the race, there is live music, a food truck on site, and a complimentary glass of wine for those of age. Lawn games are set up nearby, and the patio area near the old estate buildings is where most people settle in afterward.

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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

141finishers

20:57winner

37:48median

1:06:31cutoff

Top 3: Declan Barber (20:57) · Brian Oberholtzer (22:14) · Thomas Kelley (22:21)

The Run the Vineyards - Nissley Vineyards 5K 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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K9/26/2026 09:00$46

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Common Questions About the Run the Vineyards - Nissley Vineyards 5K

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

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 37:48, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:06:31, 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 - Nissley Vineyards 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (141 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 - Nissley Vineyards 5K?

The 5K winner ran 20:57 while the median finisher took 37:48. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.