Sat, May 8, 2027

Run the Vineyards - "The 5K Waltz"

Manheim, PA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

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

About the Run the Vineyards - "The 5K Waltz"

The course runs through working vineyard rows at Waltz Vineyards, a winery estate outside Manheim. Most of it is off-road, cross-country style terrain, so expect uneven ground rather than pavement. The views open up across the valley and surrounding hills, and the vineyard setting gives the whole thing a character you won't find on a road course.

Packet pickup is race morning at the winery, wrapping up before the start. The post-race scene is held on the lawn overlooking the vineyard, with a food truck on-site and live music that runs into midday. A complimentary glass of wine is available for those of legal drinking age. Dogs on leash are welcome, and lawn chairs are encouraged for the after-party.

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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

194finishers

20:14winner

38:03median

1:09:26cutoff

Top 3: Tim Mahony (20:14) · Zachary Gray (20:20) · Thomas Kelley (20:33)

The Run the Vineyards - "The 5K Waltz" has been held every year since at least 2022. 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

5K5/8/2027 09:00$46

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Common Questions About the Run the Vineyards - "The 5K Waltz"

Will I finish last at the Run the Vineyards - "The 5K Waltz"?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 38:03, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:09:26, 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 - "The 5K Waltz" a good first 5K?

It is a small race (194 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 - "The 5K Waltz"?

The 5K winner ran 20:14 while the median finisher took 38:03. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.