Run the Vineyards - Cork High & Bottle Deep - Half Marathon

Run the Vineyards Half Marathon is returning for the 7th year to the beautiful Blue Cork Winery!

Features a scenic and flat course that starts and finishes at this beautifully landscaped vineyard with expansive outdoor seating area. The most fun and relaxing Half Marathon located close to Philadelphia, and the Jersey Shore! 

Learn more about Blue Cork Winery here: Blue Cork Winery and Vineyard 

Headstrong Foundation is the charity organization supported by this race. Learn more here: www.HEADstrong.org 

THE RACE:

• Chip Timed 13.1 Mile Course Mostly paved and flat course with a half mile on vineyard property

• Race start time 8:30 AM. Race announcements start at 8:15 AM.

• Warm-Up 10 Min. before race 

• Course Map: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/921226 

• Hydration/Aid Stations available approx. every 2 miles

• On-Course music and cheer stations in various locations

• Awards presented to Top 3 Overall Male and Female and Age Group Winners, Top 3 Males and Females every 10 years. 

• 3.5 Hour Time Limit - Required Finish Time - 12 NOON (Race starts at 8:30am)

THE AFTER PARTY:

• Complimentary glass of wine included (additional wine available for purchase)

• Live Band performing until 1 PM - Matt Noffsinger Band

• Multiple Food Truck Options including Big Papa Jai's 

• Beautiful indoor and outdoor areas to relax

• Massage Therapy Specialist - Bodywork by Jeff will be on site for post-race massage.

THE SWAG:

• A Long-Sleeve upgraded quality swag item (Shirt Available After Race for anyone who registers after 10/26

• Souvenir Wine Glass for all Participants

• Custom Finisher Medal for All Participants

RUNNER PERKS AND MORE...

• Free Downloadable Photos

• Strollers are allowed

• 10K Split on course

• Porta Potty available on course (approx. Mile 2 & 11)

• Police controlled roadways.

• Race is capped at approximately 450 runners

• Race is Rain or Shine.

• PACKET PICK-UP INFO -There will be pre-race day and same day pick up available. 
  Race Day at Blue Cork Winery from 7am-8am.  Blue Cork Winery Address: 1093 Blue Bell Road, Williamstown, NJ 08094. 

Please read through the following GDFAR POLICIES: 

DEFERRALS ARE ALLOWED BEFORE THE OCT. 15, 2026 DEADLINE. NO REFUNDS ARE PERMITTED. NO PERSON TO PERSON TRANSFERS ARE ALLOWED. 

Rules for Race Deferrals:  Must Email beth@gooddayforarun.com to request a deferral before the Final Deadline of Oct. 15, 2026. A Race Deferral is the only change permitted. You may defer your Half Marathon entry to another equal or lesser value Run the Vineyards or GDFAR race.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - In the event you can no longer run due to any reason, we empathize with you and invite you to sign up to volunteer and receive a free entry to next year's Run the Vineyards Half Marathon or 2 shorter distance races. 

IMPORTANT POLICY NOTES:

• This is a unique race and we depend on the honesty and character of all participants to provide the best experience for our running community. 
• Person to Person Transfers are STRICTLY PROHIBITED. For safety reasons, we can not allow unregistered and improperly labeled individuals to participate. Strict adherance is expected and runners will be disqualified and unable to participate without proper registration and signed waiver. You may NOT transfer your race entry to a new runner at any time under any circumstances. 
• ID is checked upon race bib pick up. Packets are not mailed. Packet pick up is required in person during designated times or on race morning from 7-8AM. Email beth@gooddayforarun.com to give permission for someone else pick up your packet.
•  If for any reason, you are unable to participate in the Half Marathon, an email and deferral fee payment is required for the newly selected race. If the new race costs less money, you will forfeit any difference in cost. To select a new race, view our race calendar here: https://gooddayforarun.com/race-calendar/ prior to emailing. In the email, please mention the newly selected race. Please Read Time Table below for email and deferral fee requirements.
• If you don't know which race you would like to enter instead of the Half Marathon, a race credit will be provided for the amount paid for the race minus required race deferral fee in the form of a "Coupon code."  

Race Deferral Fee and Email Request deadlines:

1. Fee $10 for email sent by 08/15/26 (90 days before Half Marathon.)

2. Fee $15 for email sent by 09/15/26. (60 Days before Half Marathon.)

3. Fee $20 for email sent by 10/15/26- final deadline. (30 days before Half Marathon.)

4. Deferral Requests emailed after the Oct. 15, 2026 deadline will be denied. Option to volunteer to receive your race credit or forfeit your payment. 

5. We appreciate the support and loyalty of all who register for GDFAR races!

Race Weekend Schedule:

Packet Pick Up Options:

1. Sat. Nov. 8 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon,at the Running Co. of Mullica Hill, 86 N Main St, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
2. Race Day-Sun. Nov. 10 @ 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM, Blue Cork Winery, 1093 Blue Bell Road, Williamstown, NJ 08094

IMPORTANT: Packets will only be at the designated stores during the designated times listed on the schedule. If you can’t make it to either one of the stores during those times, please pick up your race packet on the morning of the race. 

Sunday - November 9th, 2025

• Race Day:
  • It is recommended that all participants arrive before 8am.  
  • 7-8AM - On-Site Check-In (You do not need to check in if you already picked up packet on Friday or Saturday)
  • 8:15AM - Pre Race Warm-Up 
  • 8:20am - Race Announcements
  • 8:25am - Live National Anthem 
  • 8:30am - Start of Race
  • 10am - 1pm - After Party Featuring Live Music, Wine, Food Trucks
    • Matt Noffsinger Band INFO
    • Red's Rolling Restaurant INFO
    • Big Papa Jai's BBQ INFO
    • DonutNV INFO (On site at 7:30am with Coffee and donut options!)
  • 10:45am - Awards Presentation at Band location.