Along the Vines 5k/10k
Your Race. Your Pace.
This event was created to bring people together around movement, personal goals, and community impact. Whether you’re running your first 5K, chasing a personal best, or showing up to support something meaningful, there’s a place for you here. After the run there will be a fun, outdoor market style experience with local vendors and interactive experiences for runners and guests to enjoy while they celebrate and explore the area. Along the Vines is built around giving back, with 50% of ticket sales donated to the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation, while also creating space for local health and wellness businesses to connect with the community. It’s about challenging yourself, supporting one another, and celebrating what makes our local community strong. Food options are available for pre-purchase to be enjoyed with fellow runners and spectators following the race in the seating area of the community market.
Course Map Information
The Along the Vines 5K / 10K begins and ends at Colchester Ridge Estate Winery, guiding runners and walkers along the shoulder of County Road 50 East, the heart of Windsor-Essex County’s wine route. Participants will run alongside the vines, passing North 42 Degrees Estate Winery and Viewpointe Estate Winery, surrounded by the natural beauty of wine country. The 5K walk and run will turn around just before Ravine Cottages, while the 10K course continues past Oxley, heading down and right before Paglione Estate Winery runners will loop back to the finish line at Colchester Ridge Estate Winery. This course offers a scenic, flat, and memorable route, a true run along the vines, through one of Windsor-Essex County’s most iconic landscapes. This course is wheelchair accessible, with no off-road or trail sections. It’s designed to be inclusive and accessible for all participants.
Post-run Community Market
Following the race, join us for a vibrant community market–style experience at the finish area. Runners, families, and spectators are invited to explore a curated selection of local food vendors, interactive experiences, and featured businesses from our community. Enjoy post-race bites, discover local products, and take part in experiences including a cold plunge designed to help you refuel, recover, and connect. Whether you’re cooling down after your run or cheering on participants, the market is a great place to relax, recharge, and support local. All are welcome! Stay, explore, and celebrate together.
