Celebrate fancy wine, fancy dress, and plenty of running in this event at Denbies Wine Estate. With a hog-roast, wine at drinks stations, and stunning views along the way, this is so much more than just a race. Enjoy live music, great food, and a fantastic atmosphere in the Bacchus Wine Half Marathon and 10k!
Where and when
Location
Denbies Wine Estate, London Rd, Dorking RH5 6AA, UK
Start times
Sun 11th Sep 2022
Half Marathon | 9:30 am
10k | 10:45am
2k Fun Run | 11:05am
Route information
This undulating, multi-terrain course takes place within and around the stunning Denbies Wine Estate. All routes offer beautiful views over the Mole Valley, Ranmore Common, and the North Downs, and runners are welcome to run as quickly as possible or take their time and enjoy the wine sampling stations on the route.
The drinks stations are what separates this event from all the others. But, not just any old drinks stations, the last two along the route serve wine and food and soft drinks. After the race, enjoy the hog roast, where the party carries on well into the evening.
A completely traffic-free course, all routes start and finish by the main building at Denbies, and there’s only one crossing of a significant road directed by marshals.
What’s included
– Finisher’s T-Shirt (Half Marathon only)
– Finisher’s Medal
– Free race photos
– Ticket to the post-race hog roast
– Complimentary wine and snack stations
– Prizes for best fancy dress
Event day logistics
08:15 Registration opens
09:30 First Half Marathon wave starts
10:00 Second Half Marathon wave starts
10:15 Third Half Marathon wave starts
10:30 Final Half Marathon wave starts
10:45 First 10k wave starts
11:00 Second 10k wave starts
11:05 2k fun run starts
Start Times
There will be eight start waves. The first five will be for the half marathon, starting at 9:30 am with 400 runners each. Subsequent waves will be set off in 15-minute intervals.
There will also be two 10k waves starting at 10:45 am.
There will only be one children’s wave, starting at 11:05
All entrants must pre-select their waves on the checkout page.
Age Requirements
Half Marathon: open to runners that are 18 years or over
10k: Under 18’s may take part but will receive a specially marked number and will not be served alcohol
2k fun run: this event is primarily aimed at children and will be free to enter (Parents can run with children).
Registration
Registration will be at the black tents in the race car park. All entrants must collect their race packs from this location. Make sure to arrive an hour before your intended start time.
Race Numbers
Your race number will have detachable tickets that can be exchanged for food and drink at the hog roast.
Wine stations
There will be plenty of wines on offer at the wine stations along the course. There will be red, white, and sparkling wines on offer, all grown at the vineyard. It must be emphasised that the wine will be tasting samples, and all entrants should only take one glass per station. There will also be soft drinks available for younger participants or runners who do not wish to drink alcohol.
Bag Drop
A secure bag drop will be available in the Denbies main building, accessed via the large marquee on the right of Denbies main building. The baggage area is operated at all times. There will be a tear-off bag tag at the bottom of your race number; make sure to attach it to your bag.
T-Shirt
Half Marathon runners can redeem their free T-shirts at the finish after receiving their medal. However, 10k runners will not receive a free T-shirt but can pre-order one and collect it with their race number.
T-Shirt Size Guide
(T-shirts are unisex sizing)
XS – Chest = 45cm Length = 66cm
S – Chest = 48cm Length = 68cm
M – Chest = 51cm Length 70cm
L – Chest = 54cm Length 72cm
XL – Chest = 57cm Length 74cm
2XL – Chest = 60cm Length = 76cm
(Chest measurements are for one side of the t-shirt measured whilst lying flat).
Headphones
It is advised not to run with headphones on the route, but runners can at their own risk.
Dogs
You may run with your dog, but they must be kept on a leash at all times, and it is done at your own risk. Dogs are not permitted inside the Denbies main building.
The finish
There will also be even more wines, food, and snacks available for participants at the finish.
Prizes
There will be prizes up for grabs for the best-dressed participants.
Headphones
It is advised not to run with headphones on the route, but runners can at their own risk.
The finish
There will also be even more wines, food, and snacks available for participants at the finish.
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