Fireside Wine Run 5k

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

Refer Friends = Earn Cash Back!

How It Works:

1) When registering, create a Team Name for your group.  Create a password (and write it down!)

2) Tell all your friends to sign up for the race!  (be sure to give them your team name and password)

3) When your Team hits 5 participants, the first 4 people will get $5 CASH BACK and the 5th will receive a $5 discount on their race fee!

4) For a team of 10, every new team member gets $5 discount on their race fee and the team leader will receive 1 bottle of wine at the specified winery.

5) For a team of 20, every new team member gets $5 discount on their race fee and the team leader will receive a total of 5 bottles of wine at the specific winery.

This is a 2 loop course featuring the awesome scenery and vineyards of Fireside Winery. Much of the course will be on grass and off road. The course is not suitable for strollers and dogs are not allowed on the course. 

We are excited to announce that the local Charity Partner for this event will be the City of Marengo's "Pool Pals"!

Pool Pals is a private, not-for-profit group so your donations should be tax deductible.  This group is currently asking for donations to help build a new local outdoor pool for the City of Marengo. 

For more information click here!

New in 2022, this event will be offering Age Group Awards!  In addition to scoring all of the great swag listed above, the top 1 finisher in each age category also receives a custom age group award!   

5 Year Categories: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44,. 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over

Important details: 

• Competitive Runners, please start with the first group to be eligible for an age group award. 
• If your event has wave start times, age group winners must start with the first wave to be eligible for a medal. 
• There will be no age group ceremony.  Please look up your results at www.J3Timing.com after finishing and if you placed top 1 in your category please visit the registration table to pick up your award.
• Age Group medals will be available for pickup 1 hour after the start of the first wave

FAQ's

• 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 many walkers, joggers, and run/walkers at this event!
• Is the race dog friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed to attend on a leash but are NOT allowed on the course for this event!
• I still have questions, who do I contact?  If you have a question, someone else probably does too.  Use the contact form on this page, we'd love to hear from you!
  

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

Want to avoid the lines entirely? You can choose to have your swag items shipped to your home prior to the race for only $10 per person when done with registration ($12 if added after registration). Shipping to your home address is available until 5/29/22. Shipped packets will arrive the week of the race!

Travel Accommodations: Looking to travel for this event? Please click here for more information.

May 28 - Soldier Creek Winery (Fort Dodge, IA)
Jun 11 - Park Farm Winery (Durango, IA)
Jun 12 - Fireside Winery (Marengo, IA)
July 10 - WInnishiek Winery (Decorah, IA)
July 16 - Glyn Mawr Wine Run (Mount Vernon, IA)
July 23 - Lindon Winery (Burlington, IA)
Aug 6 - Van Wijk Wine Run (Sully, IA)
Aug 13 - Buchanan House Wine Run (Tipton, IA)
Aug 14 - Summerset Winery (Indianola, IA)
Aug 14 - Olathea Creek (Le Claire, IA)

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 (no charge for shipping!)

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 signing up HERE

We're proud to announce a partnership with HaloVino for 2022.  These glasses were designed by a Sommelier for enhanced experience and taste and are shatterproof, portable, eco-friendly, and dishwasher safe!  Learn more at www.HaloVino.com 

CLICK HERE FOR 2022 RESULTS!

Additional race information can be found at http://www.WineRun5k.com.