Run the Vineyards - Federal Twist 10K/5K
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K Run
From the Organizer
Run the Vineyards race series returns to this picturesque, beautiful setting for the 6th year! Celebrate your love of the outdoors, running, and wine at the Federal Twist Vineyard!
Choose between 5K and 10K distances that feature a mixture of roads, vineyard trail, and the beautiful D&R Canal Trail. After-party continues all day!
More than a race…Enjoy time with friends & family with live music and delicious handcrafted wine in a relaxed rural setting.
Race Features:
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Chip-timed with instant results. Race start times: 9:00 AM for 10K and 9:05 AM for 5K.
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High-quality custom tech shirt included. Women's, Men's/unisex and youth tees or upgrade to Women's Racerback Tank Top for $5 extra. Men's Tanks optional for no added fee. *Please register by Sept. 6 to guarantee your first choice. Many extras ordered and available while supplies last after Sept. 6.
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Complimentary Glass of Wine for all participants (21+)
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"Run the Vineyards" Stemless Wine Glass for all finishers
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Souvenir Finisher Medals (different design from award medals) Available for $8 during registration, or $10 on race day
Other Race Highlights:
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Water stations, friendly course volunteers, water and bananas at the finish line.
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Post-race celebration with live music. Spectators welcome. Additional wine available for purchase.
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Food available for purchase at after-party.
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Free downloadable race photos. Professional photographer on staff.
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Awards for Top 3 Overall and Age group Female & Male Winners (14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, and every 10 yrs)
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5K Walkers and children welcome. 1 Hour Time limit kindly requested. Registration required to be on course for safety of all participants. Walkers should register for 5K distance only in respect of time required for staff and volunteers.
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Spectators welcome. Additional wine available for purchase during the event.
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Packet Pick-up: Race Day @ 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM at "Good Day for a Run" tent. Arrive before 8:30 AM to check-in.
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Race is rain or shine. No refunds or deferrals.
Volunteers receive a glass of wine for the after-party & free future race! Visit "Volunteer" tab for details & sign up!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lambertville, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Stockton, NJ
Elevation
297 ft
Nearest Airport
TTN
Trenton Mercer Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 42 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run the Vineyards - Federal Twist 10K/5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Run the Vineyards - Federal Twist 10K/5K
- Date
- September 19, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run the Vineyards - Federal Twist 10K/5K?
- Run the Vineyards - Federal Twist 10K/5K is a running race held in Stockton, New Jersey on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Run the Vineyards - Federal Twist 10K/5K?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Stockton, New Jersey at Federal Twist Vineyard, Stockton, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run the Vineyards - Federal Twist 10K/5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run the Vineyards - Federal Twist 10K/5K
Sep 19, 2026