Sun, Oct 4, 2026

Run the Vineyards - Pindar Fall 5K and 8K

Peconic, NY

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

5K8K

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

About the Run the Vineyards - Pindar Fall 5K and 8K

The course winds through the rows of Pindar Vineyards on hard-packed dirt trails and close-cut grass, so the footing is firm and the scenery is all vines in every direction. Both distance options cover the same property; the terrain stays flat throughout.

Packet pickup is at the winery on race morning, under a tent behind the main building, and the check-in window closes before the start, so arriving early matters. After the race, there is a donut food truck, a BBQ food truck, live music, and wine in the pavilion. Parking is free on-site, though a short walk to the start area is part of the arrival.

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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

232finishers

22:40winner

43:14median

1:13:44cutoff

Top 3: Matt Sirico (22:40) · Louis Drake (23:38) · Brendan Minogue (24:12)

8K · 2025 results

88finishers

34:32winner

53:09median

1:42:12cutoff

Top 3: Alex Paolicelli (34:32) · Vitaliy Los (36:51) · Thomas Montgomery (36:56)

The Run the Vineyards - Pindar Fall 5K and 8K has been held every year since at least 2021. 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

5K10/4/2026 09:00$46

8K10/4/2026 09:05$50

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Common Questions About the Run the Vineyards - Pindar Fall 5K and 8K

Will I finish last at the Run the Vineyards - Pindar Fall 5K and 8K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 43:14, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:13:44, 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 - Pindar Fall 5K and 8K a good first 5K?

A field of 232 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 - Pindar Fall 5K and 8K?

The 5K winner ran 22:40 while the median finisher took 43:14. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.