Run the Vineyards - Cork High & Bottle Deep - Half Marathon
About the race
Run the Vineyards Half Marathon returns for its 7th year to Blue Cork Winery in Williamstown, NJ. The course is scenic and flat, starting and finishing at the landscaped vineyard with its large outdoor seating area.
Registration is open for the half marathon, which takes place on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Blue Cork Winery and Vineyard, 1093 Blue Bell Road, Williamstown, NJ 08094. The 13.1-mile course is the only distance offered. Fees are $78 through January 31, $80 through March 31, $85 through May 31, $90 through August 31, and $95 through November 8, 2026.
After party
- Complimentary glass of wine for all finishers (additional wine available for purchase)
- Matt Noffsinger Band performing live rock and roll hits until 1 PM
- Multiple food truck options, including Hands Down BBQ
- Beautiful indoor and outdoor areas to relax
- Post-race massage with Bodywork by Jeff, massage therapy specialist
Finisher swag
- High-quality long-sleeve shirt (available after the race for anyone who registers after 10/26)
- Souvenir "Cork & Bottle Half Marathon" wine glass for all finishers
- Custom finisher medal for all finishers
Race day schedule
- Race announcements start at 8:15 AM
- Warm-up 10 minutes before the race
- Race start time 8:30 AM
- 3.5 hour time limit: required finish time 12 noon (race starts at 8:30 AM)
Packet pickup
Pre-race day and same-day pickup are available.
- Race day at Blue Cork Winery, 7 AM to 8 AM
- Address: 1093 Blue Bell Road, Williamstown, NJ 08094
Runner perks and conditions
- Free downloadable photos
- Strollers are allowed
- Porta potties on course (approximately mile 2 and 11)
- Race is rain or shine
- Race is capped at approximately 425 runners
Awards
- Top 3 overall male and female and age group winners
- Top 3 males and females every 10 years
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
Refunds are not allowed for this race.
The course
The course is a chip timed 13.1 mile route, mostly paved and flat, with a half mile on vineyard property. Police control the roadways, and aid stations are approximately every 2 miles. There is a 10K split on course and music and cheer stations in various locations.
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Williamstown
Williamstown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in Monroe Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 15,082. The area has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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