Valenzano Winery, Shamong NJ
Sunday, June 8th, 2025
🍇 Event Overview
Run the Vineyards and Valenzano Family Winery join forces for the 9th Annual 5K! Run or Walk the course and finish with a fun after party. Enjoy running on country roads and through a short vineyard trail, and finish in a beautiful setting with handcrafted delicious wine, live music, and delicious pizza! A memorable and fun winery experience that combines the love of wine, outdoors, and healthy exercise!
🏃♂️ Participation Information
- Popularity: This Race is very popular among family and friend groups, local running groups, and often sells out. Please register today to guarantee your spot!
- Charity: Charity Partner for this race is HEADstrong Foundation. Learn More Here: www.HEADstrong.org
📍 The Race
- Course: Beautiful 5K course around the vineyard, along country roads, and through a wooded trail.
- Timing: Chip Timed with Instant Results. Race starts at 9AM.
- Awards: Awards for Top 3 Overall and Age Group female and male winners (14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, and every 10 years).
🎉 Event Amenities
- Wine: Complimentary glass of wine for all finishers (21+).
- Souvenirs: Souvenir wine glass for all finishers.
- Race Shirt: Custom Race Shirt for all participants. Adult/men's tank/tee, youth tee, and women's tee options or Women's Racerback Tank Top upgrade for $5 extra. Please register by May 26 to guarantee your first choice. Many extras are ordered and available while supplies last after May 26.
- Photos: Free downloadable photos.
🎶 Post-Race Celebrations
- Live Music: Post race live music by TJ Fry Band.
- Food: On-site food truck - Buon Viaggio Wood Fired Pizza.
- Setting: Beautiful setting in the festival field overlooking the vineyard property.
- Wine Bar: Valenzano Family Winery wine bar will be open for additional purchases.
- Packet Pick-Up: Race Morning Packet Pick-Up from 7:30 - 8:30 AM at "Good Day for a Run" tent at the winery. Runners and Walkers, please arrive between 7:30 - 8:30 AM to pick up race items and listen to race announcements.
- Weather Policy: Race is Rain or Shine. No refunds, transfers, or deferrals.
🤝 Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers receive great perks! Visit "Volunteer" tab for details or to sign up!
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