Sun, Sep 13, 2026

Run the Vineyards - Penns Woods Yoga & 5K

Chadds Ford, PA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2016

Entry is $48 now and rises to $50 after Sep 12, 2026, so registering before then saves $2.

About the Run the Vineyards - Penns Woods Yoga & 5K

The course begins and ends on the winery grounds, winding through vineyard rows on well-kept grass before crossing into a portion of a national historical park. The terrain is mixed, so expect some softness underfoot. The vineyard setting makes it feel quite different from a road race.

Packet pickup happens the morning of the race at a tent on the property. The day opens with a short yoga session on the lawn, so bring a mat or a beach towel and plan to arrive early. After the run, there is a food truck on site, live music, and wine available from the winery.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2025 results

283finishers

19:51winner

38:28median

1:07:12cutoff

Top 3: Eric Van Ess (19:51) · Danny Litwa (21:15) · Richard Pymer (21:46)

The Run the Vineyards - Penns Woods Yoga & 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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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

5K9/13/2026 09:00$48

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Common Questions About the Run the Vineyards - Penns Woods Yoga & 5K

Will I finish last at the Run the Vineyards - Penns Woods Yoga & 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 38:28, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:07:12, 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 - Penns Woods Yoga & 5K a good first 5K?

A field of 283 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 - Penns Woods Yoga & 5K?

The 5K winner ran 19:51 while the median finisher took 38:28. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.