Nelson Family Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Nelson Family Vineyards Wine Run 5k is held in Ukiah, California, on Saturday, April 17, 2027, with the 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 10:00 a.m. The event is part of the Wine Run 5K series and takes its name from the vineyard that hosts it, in Mendocino County.

A 10:00 a.m. start is late for a road race and typical for this kind of event, which tells you what to expect: a relaxed morning rather than a chip-timed shootout. Run it as a social effort, or use it as a low-stakes first race if you have been thinking about pinning on a bib. Either way, eat a normal breakfast a few hours ahead rather than racing on an empty stomach, and pick shoes you would be happy wearing on softer ground.