Flying Otter Wine Run 5k

Free Race Pics Available for Download at all of our events!!! 

The Race Starts and Finishes at the Winery!  The route is on grass and paved roads and features an amazing and scenic course!  This is not the optimal course for a PR, but it is a great option if you're looking for the most fun you've had at a 5k!  Runners and Walkers are welcomed to participate!  

We are excited to announce that the charity partner for this event will be the Miracle Meadows Ranch!  

Miracle Meadows Ranch is a registered 501 C3 Non Profit. Our purpose is to use animal assisted therapies and activities to reach out to our communities to bring physical , emotional, and spiritual healing through the love and ,compassion of biblical based principles. We connect with many professionals, volunteers , organizations and ministries to facilitate events such as Therapeutic Riding , Cowboy Camps for Foster Care and low income families at no charge to them , Hope Through Horses  which is a biblically based program designed for women in need of recovery , Canine and Equine therapy visits , and numerous related activities not only for children but the elderly with Dementia and Alzheimers. We believe we can be a part in bringing hope to those who sometimes feel hopeless and improve quality of life through equine and canine assisted activities.

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Make sure to stick around after the race and enjoy music, fun, great food, and awesome locally produced wine!  See below for a food menu for options on race day:

This event will be offering Age Group Awards!  In addition to scoring all of the great swag listed above, the top 3 finishers in each age category also receives a custom age group award!   

10 Year Categories: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over

Important details: 

• Competitive Runners, please start with the first group to be eligible for an age group awards. 
• If your event has wave start times, age group winners must start with the first wave to be eligible for a pin. 
• There will be no age group ceremony.  Please look up your results at www.J3Timing.com after finishing and if you placed top 3 in your category please visit the registration table to pick up your award.
• Age Group pins will be available for pickup 1 hour after the start of the first wave - age group awards are only available the day of the event and will not be available for shipment once the event has concluded.

FAQs

• Is the race only for 21+? No, minors are welcome to participate and receive a discounted registration that includes a shirt, medal and bib (these participants will not receive a wine glass or a wine pour).
• Are strollers allowed? You are welcome to use a stroller for this event but it is not recommended due to uneven ground on the course and children in strollers can participate for free and do not need to register.
• Is walking allowed? Yes Absolutely!  We have as many walkers as we do runners (if not more!)
• Is the race dog friendly? Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed at this event.
• I still have questions, who do I contact?  If you have a question, someone else probably does too.  Email us using the "questions" button on this page, we would love to hear from you!  

Packet Pickup has been updated to Race Day Only and will open an hour before the event starts.

Absolutely!  We have been getting many inquiries about virtual participation and have integrated a virtual option into our regular registration.

Please feel free to register through the regular registration link above and you can either: 

1) Pick up packet during packet pickup or on the morning of the race, but run on your own (hint:  wine ticket is still good if you use this strategy)

2) Contact us at any time to switch to the Virtual Wine Run 5k and we'll ship your packet (There will be a shipping and handling charge for this option)

Also, if you intend on running, but later change your mind and would like to do either of these options, that's ok too!  If you are definitely going to have us ship your packet and run virtually though, we do recommend you follow the instructions below:

1). Go to runsignup.com/profile and log into your account.

2). Click on "Manage Registration" next to this race.

3). On the next page click on transfer to another race and choose the virtual wine run race.

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Love visiting amazing Destination Wineries?  This is your ticket!  Join us at these amazing upcoming locations and score a 20% discount if you register for 2 or more events!  Also get an additional $5 off if you select the "no shirt" option during registration!

June 23rd - Black Star Farms (Traverse City,MI)

June 29th - Uncle John's Cider Mill (St John, MI)

June 30th - Mackinaw Trail (Petosky, MI)

July 13th - Robinette's Winery (Grand Rapids, MI)

July 14th - 12 Corners Vineyards (Benton Harbor, MI)

Aug 3rd - Country Mill Winery (Charlotte, MI)

Aug 3rd - Flying Otter Winery (Adrian, MI)

Sep 7th - Spare Key Winery (Charlevoix, MI)

Oct 27th - Westview Orchards (Washington, MI)