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

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

Race Date

Nov 15, 2026

Location

Williamstown, NJ

The Experience

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  Charity Partner for this race is Headstrong Foundation. 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 for all Finishers (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 high quality swag item (Shirt Available After Race for anyone who registers after 10/26)

Souvenir Wine Glass for All Finishers

Custom Finisher Medal for All Finishers

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.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Start Time

8:30 AM

Giveaway

Long Sleeve High Quality Swag Item

Start Location

Blue Cork Winery and Vineyard, Williamstown, NJ, 08094

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Course Map

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:14:46

10:17/mi

Winning Time

1:20:57

6:11/mi

Finishers (2025)

334

States Represented

21 / 50

Gender Split

63% Female37% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:203:40

FASTER 25%

1:57:22

MEDIAN

2:14:46

SLOWER 25%

2:33:21

Average runner age: 42

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

39°

Afternoon (High)

55°

Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable

0.1"

Precipitation

13 mph

Wind

62%

Humidity

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