
From the Organizer
Saturday, September 19th 2026 - Race begins at 8:00 am
Winesburg Park - 7705 TR 671 Winesburg, OH 44690
Packet pickup will begin the day of the race at 7 am
Join generations of Winesburgers in running the Great Grape Race, one of the many fun events of the 28th Winesburg Reunion weekend! This event begins at Winesburg Park and is perfect for all ages, featuring a scenic route through the picturesque farmland. Whether you’re a dedicated runner, a casual jogger, or just looking to enjoy a family-friendly event, this race is designed for everyone.
Granola bars, bananas and water will be available for runners at the finish line. The event concludes at Winesburg Park, where the Fall Festival will be taking place. After the race, there will be food trucks, baseball games, and various festival and reunion activities throughout the rest of the day.
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers. All participants will receive a voucher for an ice cream cone from Whitmer's General Store.
Parking will be in the field behind the playground at Winesburg park. Participants will need to drive past the park entrance on TR 671. They will enter the drive at 7771 TR 671 and park in the field past the house. There will be signs indicating where to park the day of the race.
NOTE: Shirt deadline is 2 weeks prior to event. Anyone registering after this date will not be guaranteed a t-shirt. We will do our best to estimate quantity and sizing needs but can not guarantee correct sizes to anyone registering after this date.
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Weather
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
75°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Philadelphia, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,037 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 58 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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The Great Grape Race
Sep 19, 2026