Run the Vineyards - Down the Shore 5K
About this race
14th ANNUAL "Run the Vineyards" hosted by the popular and historic CAPE MAY WINERY!
Mostly flat and paved course, a 1/4 mile run through the beautifully manicured vineyard where the post-race party continues. This one of a kind Run the Vineyards race sells out every year! Register today! Charity Partner for this event is HEADstrong Foundation. Learn more here: www.headstrong.org More than a race...a celebration of running with family, friends, & running groups with a delicious finish wine!- Chip-timed 5K Race starts at 9 AM. Live-streamed results.
- Custom High-quality Tech Tee included or upgrade to Long Sleeves for $6 extra. Women's, Men's/Unisex, and Youth sizes. **Please sign up by Oct. 4 to guarantee your first choice. Many extras ordered and available while supplies last after Oct. 4.
- A Glass of delicious Cape May wine included with race entry
- Stemless "Run the Vineyards" wine glass included
- Souvenir Finisher Medals available for $8 during registration or $10 on race day (while supplies last)
- Awards for Top 3 Overall and Age Group Male and Female winners! (Ages 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, and every 10 yrs.)
- Live musician until Noon
- Cape May Winery's Tapas Kitchen open with delicious menu options
- Free downloadable race and after-party photos. Professional photographer on staff.
- Spectators welcome! Wine available for purchase after race.
- Walkers and children welcome to participate. 1 Hour Time Limit required. Need to register to be on course for safety of all runners and walkers. Start at 9 AM behind pack of runners.
- Race is rain or shine. No transfers or refunds.
- Packet Pick-up on Race day at 7:30-8:30 AM at "Good Day for a Run" tent behind winery. Arrive by 8:30 AM to check-in. Late arrivals may pick up swag, but unable to start after 9 AM for safety reasons.
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Running
5K
Walkers and children welcome. Registration required to participate. Start on time at 9 AM behind pack of runners. 1 Hour Time limit required.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Cape May, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:12 AM and sets at 6:17 PM local time (EDT) in Cape May on October 18, 2026 — 11h 04m of daylight.
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Results — Run the Vineyards - Down the Shore 5K
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 8 Cape May events
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