Helvetia Wine Run 5k

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Race Course: There will be vines, and there will be wines!

Get ready for an awesome and scenic tour of the vineyards!  If you're looking for a personal best time, this is not the course for you as it is a trail route and is somewhat challenging.  However,  if you're looking for a personal best wine this course is a guaranteed winner!  The course is mostly grass with some uneven areas and includes several turns and inclines. 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW MAP!

We are proud to announce that proceeds from this event will support Nikolas Ritschel Foundation!

The Nikolas Ritschel Foundation enriches the lives of young cancer patients between 18-24 years old. In most cases, we fulfill their wish of a dream vacation that they can enjoy with their family!

The Story of Nikolas Ritschel:

Nikolas Ritschel was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, Synovial Sarcoma, about a month before his 18th birthday and joined heaven a month after his 21st birthday.

Nik realized that many cancer patients in his age group were too old to take advantage of “kids” programs and yet too young to have their own resources.  He wished there was something to provide respite to this age group and give them the encouragement. We then founded the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation.

Thanks to your support, adolescent young adult cancer patients and their families can share lasting memories!

We have helped over 300 young adult cancer patients and their families since our inception in 2012.  Please check out our website to learn more: https://nikolasritschelfoundation.org/

Love visiting amazing Destination Wineries?  This is your ticket!  Join us at these amazing upcoming locations and score a 20% discount if you register for 2 or more events!  Also get an additional $5 off if you select the "no shirt" option during registration!

June 22 - Helvetia Wine Run 5k (Hillsboro, OR)

June 23 - Wetzel Estate Wine Run 5k (Dallas, OR)

June 29 - Abacela Wine Run 5k (Roseburg, OR)

June 30 - Benton-Lane Wine Run 5k (Monroe, OR)

October 5th - Diamond Lake Resort Haunted Wine Run 5k (Diamond Lake, OR)

October 19th - Van Duzer Haunted Wine Run 5k (Dallas, OR)

This event will be offering Age Group Awards!  In addition to scoring all of the great swag listed above, the top 3 finishers in each age category also receives a custom age group award!   

10 Year Categories: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over

Important details: 

• Competitive Runners, please start with the first group to be eligible for an age group awards. 
• If your event has wave start times, age group winners must start with the first wave to be eligible for a pin. 
• There will be no age group ceremony.  Please look up your results at www.J3Timing.com after finishing and if you placed top 3 in your category please visit the registration table to pick up your award.
• Age Group pins will be available for pickup 1 hour after the start of the first wave - age group awards are only available the day of the event and will not be available for shipment once the event has concluded.

FAQ's

• Are Minors Allowed?  Yes-- we are Family friendly to all ages at the vineyard.  We serve non-alcoholic drinks and food as well.
• Are strollers allowed? You are welcome to use a stroller for this event but it is not recommended due to uneven ground on the course and children in strollers can participate for free and do not need to register.
• Is walking allowed? Absolutely!
• Is the race dog friendly? Yes, pets are always welcome on the vineyard. We are pet friendly on a leash and clean up after expected, no pets inside the tasting room. 
• I still have questions, who do I contact?  If you have a question, someone else probably does too.  Email us using the "questions" button below and we'll add it to this page

Packet Pick-up will be on Race Day morning ONLY beginning an hour before the race starts.

Absolutely!  We have been getting many inquiries about virtual participation and have integrated a virtual option into our regular registration.

Please feel free to register through the regular registration link above and you can either: 

1) Pick up packet during packet pickup or on the morning of the race, but run on your own (hint:  wine ticket is still good if you use this strategy)

2) Contact us at any time to switch to the Virtual Wine Run 5k and we'll ship your packet (There will be a shipping and handling charge for this option)

Also, if you intend on running, but later change your mind and would like to do either of these options, that's ok too!  If you are definitely going to have us ship your packet and run virtually though, we do recommend you follow the instructions below:

1). Go to runsignup.com/profile and log into your account.

2). Click on "Manage Registration" next to this race.

3). On the next page click on transfer to another race and choose the virtual wine run race.

Click HERE for 2024 Race Results