I love vineyard runs. There are a few here I really enjoy but this is my favorite every year. The after party is always high energy and the staff is … MORE
I love vineyard runs. There are a few here I really enjoy but this is my favorite every year. The after party is always high energy and the staff is more than happy to talk to you while you sample some of their offerings back in the clubhouse/restaurant. The course circles and loops back through the property and is a two loop race. Normally that is my least favorite type of course but it’s easy to overlook here in the beauty of the rolling hills and rows of spring growth popping up after winter. The swag is the same as each of the Wine Run series offers in any given year, so I always end up with duplicates, but if you’re only doing one, this is the place to earn it. Now they’ve added a lightweight hoodie to the offerings which is actually pretty nice. Coupled with a great patio and delicious food, bring your wallet and this can turn into an all-day event.
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Best vineyard run in the area
I love vineyard runs. There are a few here I really enjoy but this is my favorite every year. The after party is always high energy and the staff is … MORE
I love vineyard runs. There are a few here I really enjoy but this is my favorite every year. The after party is always high energy and the staff is more than happy to talk to you while you sample some of their offerings back in the clubhouse/restaurant. The course circles and loops back through the property and is a two loop race. Normally that is my least favorite type of course but it’s easy to overlook here in the beauty of the rolling hills and rows of spring growth popping up after winter. The swag is the same as each of the Wine Run series offers in any given year, so I always end up with duplicates, but if you’re only doing one, this is the place to earn it. Now they’ve added a lightweight hoodie to the offerings which is actually pretty nice. Coupled with a great patio and delicious food, bring your wallet and this can turn into an all-day event.
Great date/group idea
I love PM races. I wish there were more of them. They're great on days when the morning race was nice, but you just want a little more. They're great … MORE
I love PM races. I wish there were more of them. They’re great on days when the morning race was nice, but you just want a little more. They’re great if you want to sleep in and still get to a race. They’re great if you want to make an evening out of it, and this one is an ideal candidate. Full disclosure, I’m a big wine guy and I always jump at the opportunity to go to a vineyard and do….anything, so combine that with racing and I’ve changed into my gear before you even get the question out of your mouth the whole way.
On to the review, of the 3 5k Wine Runs in the KC area, this is the second one, and probably the most challenging of the courses just because of the grade of hill, but it’s still very much an approachable race for people doing their first 5k. The swag is identical to all the other Wine Runs that year, so it is what it is, but the afterparty is where it shines. I don’t know if the race actually sold out or not, but the facility was overflowing after the race as we all mingled and ran through their extensive food and drink menu. Quite respectable pricing here. You CAN spend a lot, but you really don’t have to. There’s a nice blend. For the opportunity to walk from group of racers to group of racers, toasting one another with glass of local wine is an experience everyone should have at least once (a year). I think this would be a great date race or a race for a group of friends/coworkers or just random wine people who want to try something new, and I hope to see you all out there next spring. Say hi as you pass me, (I’m the guy in body armor), and I’ll raise a glass to you at the finish line.