Wild Blossom Wine Run 5k

Race: Wild Blossom Wine Run 5k

Sun April 12, 2026

Chicago, IL 60620 US

Description

Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you! Join us on Sunday, October 12, 2025 with 8:00am and 9:00am starts times (you will select your start time during registration) for an exciting "Halloween themed" event at Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery.

Registration Includes:

• T-shirt : Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!
• Wine Glass : Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!
• Finisher Medal: Wine Glass Shaped Medal!
• Race Bib : Chip timed 5k run/walk
• Results Posted Online ...and of course, a pour of wine!

2025 Race Swag!!!

Place Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery

9030 S Hermitage Ave Chicago, IL US 60620

Course Map

A copy of the route is shown below. The course starts and finishes at the winery and follows the path through Dan Ryan Woods. New Flat and Fast Course this Year with NO Hills! Runners and Walkers are rewarded at the finish line with a glass of Wine for their efforts and can stick around for a super fun post race party at the winery!

Parking

The race starts next to Wild Blossom Meadery and Winery. Parking is located in the forest preserve just west of the Winery at Dan Ryan Woods-91st street. For participants in the 9am and 10am waves, it is likely that this lot will be full so we recommend utilizing public parking at the Beverly Hills 91st Metra Station: 9118 S Beverly Blvd, Chicago, IL

Charity Partner - The Charity Partner for this event is the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation.

Age Group Awards and More Info!

This event will be offering Age Group Awards! In addition to scoring all of the great swag listed above, the top 3 finishers M/F in each age category also receives a custom age group award! 10 Year Categories : 1-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over

FAQs

• Is the race only for 21+? No, minors are welcome to participate and receive a discounted registration that includes a shirt, medal and bib (these participants will not receive a wine glass or a wine pour).
• 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? Yes, Absolutely! We have as many walkers as we do runners (if not more!)
• Is the race dog friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed on a leash but they are not allowed in the winery building.

Can I Participate Virtually?

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 Haunted Wine Run Virtual Race and we'll ship your packet ( There will be a $10.00 shipping and handling charge for per person )