Sat, Oct 31, 2026

Run the Vineyards - Sips, Tricks or Sweets 5K

Bangor, PA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2016

5K1 Mile

Entry is $45 now and rises to $46 after Oct 29, 2026, so registering before then saves $1.

About the Run the Vineyards - Sips, Tricks or Sweets 5K

The course runs entirely on vineyard property, almost entirely off pavement, through fall scenery with mountain views in the distance. It is a Halloween-themed event, so costumes are part of the morning, and there is a costume contest with prizes after the race wraps up. A food truck sets up at the finish, and wine is available for those of age.

Packet pickup happens race morning at a dedicated tent on site, so there is no need to go anywhere the day before. Parking is free. The post-race party includes live music and tasty treats at the finish area, and the whole thing runs into the early afternoon.

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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

115finishers

21:05winner

35:52median

1:07:36cutoff

Top 3: Matthew Brown (21:05) · David Summerton (21:47) · Mitch Ricker (22:27)

The Run the Vineyards - Sips, Tricks or Sweets 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

5K10/31/2026 10:00$45

1 Mile10/31/2026 10:05$33

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Common Questions About the Run the Vineyards - Sips, Tricks or Sweets 5K

Will I finish last at the Run the Vineyards - Sips, Tricks or Sweets 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 35:52, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:07:36, 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 - Sips, Tricks or Sweets 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (115 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 - Sips, Tricks or Sweets 5K?

The 5K winner ran 21:05 while the median finisher took 35:52. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.