Run the Vineyards - Cork High & Bottle Deep - Half Marathon
- Date
- November 15, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon
From the Organizer
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:
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Chip Timed 13.1 Mile Course Mostly paved and flat course with a half mile on vineyard property
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Race start time 8:30 AM. Race announcements start at 8:15 AM.
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Warm-Up 10 Min. before race
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Course Map: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/921226
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Hydration/Aid Stations available approx. every 2 miles
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On-Course music and cheer stations in various locations
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Awards presented to Top 3 Overall Male and Female and Age Group Winners, Top 3 Males and Females every 10 years.
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3.5 Hour Time Limit - Required Finish Time - 12 NOON (Race starts at 8:30am)
THE AFTER PARTY:
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Complimentary Glass of Wine for all Finishers (additional wine available for purchase)
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Live Band performing until 1 PM - Matt Noffsinger Band
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Multiple Food Truck Options including Big Papa Jai's
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Beautiful indoor and outdoor areas to relax
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Massage Therapy Specialist - Bodywork by Jeff will be on site for post-race massage.
THE SWAG:
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A Long-Sleeve high quality swag item (Shirt Available After Race for anyone who registers after 10/26)
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Souvenir Wine Glass for All Finishers
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Custom Finisher Medal for All Finishers
RUNNER PERKS AND MORE...
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Free Downloadable Photos
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Strollers are allowed
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10K Split on course
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Porta Potty available on course (approx. Mile 2 & 11)
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Police controlled roadways.
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Race is capped at approximately 450 runners
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Race is Rain or Shine.
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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.
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run the Vineyards - Cork High & Bottle Deep - Half Marathon?
- Run the Vineyards - Cork High & Bottle Deep - Half Marathon is a running event held in Williamstown, NJ. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Run the Vineyards - Cork High & Bottle Deep - Half Marathon?
- Sunday, November 15, 2026 in Williamstown, NJ at Blue Cork Winery and Vineyard, Williamstown, NJ. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run the Vineyards - Cork High & Bottle Deep - Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Run the Vineyards - Cork High & Bottle Deep - Half Marathon
Nov 15, 2026