Sun, Apr 11, 2027

Run the Vineyards Willow Creek 5K

West Cape May, NJ

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 Willow Creek 5K

The course runs through the grounds of Willow Creek Winery, and the driveway itself is part of the route, which gives the whole thing an unusual setting among the vines. It is chip-timed, well-marked, and has course marshals and water stations along the way. Bananas and water are at the finish, and the winery's kitchen is open for post-race food.

Packet pickup happens race morning at a designated tent at the winery, with check-in closing before the start. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged. Note that the main driveway is closed during the race, which affects spectator access for a stretch around the start. A live musician plays through late morning, and wine is available for purchase at the finish.

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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

173finishers

18:36winner

34:25median

56:59cutoff

Top 3: Nick Baxter (18:36) · Eric Van Schaack (21:06) · Thor Nelson (22:02)

The Run the Vineyards Willow Creek 5K 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 22, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K4/11/2027 09:00$46

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Common Questions About the Run the Vineyards Willow Creek 5K

Will I finish last at the Run the Vineyards Willow Creek 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 34:25, and the last recorded finisher came in around 56:59, 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 Willow Creek 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (173 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 Willow Creek 5K?

The 5K winner ran 18:36 while the median finisher took 34:25. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.