Johnson's 5K ON THE FARM

Valenzano Family Winery hosts Run the Vineyards for the 10th Annual 5K! Run or Walk the course and finish with a fun after party. Enjoy running on country roads and through a short vineyard trail, and finish in a beautiful setting with handcrafted delicious wine, live music, and delicious pizza! A memorable and fun winery experience that combines the love of wine, outdoors, and fitness!

More than a race...popular event for families, friends, and running groups!

Charity Partner for this race is HEADstrong Foundation. Learn More Here: www.HEADstrong.org

The Race:

• Beautiful 5K course around the vineyard, along country roads and finishes at the winery.

• Professionally Chip-Timed with Instant Results. Race starts at 9AM.

• Awards for Top 3 Overall and Age Group female and male winners (14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, and every 10 years)

More than a race....

• Complimentary glass of wine for all finishers (21+)

• Stemless wine glass with Run the Vineyards logo

• Custom Tech Shirt for all participants. Men's/Unisex, Youth, or Women's Tee included or Upgrade to Women's Racerback Tank Top for $5 extra. Men's Tanks do not require and added fee. Please register by May 31 to guarantee your first choice. Many extras are ordered and available while supplies last after May 31.

• Free downloadable photos. Professional photographer on staff.

• Finisher Medals available for $8 during registration or $10 on race day (while supplies last)

• Post race live music until Noon.

• On-site food truck until Noon.

• Beautiful setting in the festival field overlooking the vineyard property

• Valenzano Family Winery wine bar will be open for additional purchases

• Walkers and children are welcome to participate.1 Hour time limit kindly requested. Need to be registered and start on time at 9 AM behind the runners for safety of all participants.

• Packet Pick-Up on Race Day @ 7:30 - 8:30 AM at "Good Day for a Run" tent at the winery. Arrive by 8:30 AM to check-in.

• Race is Rain or Shine. No refunds or deferrals.

Spectators welcome! Volunteers receive a glass of wine & free future race! Visit "Volunteer" tab for details & sign up.

Invite Facebook friends on the event page here: facebook.com/events/4438727233023157

PACKET PICKUP / REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Registration is digital. There are no paper applications nor is cash accepted. Everyone must sign up online. Online registration closes at the start of the race. Please have the following items easily accesible to maintain the efficiency and speed of Packet Pickup:

• Required: Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.

• Required: Proof of ID

• Required for Annual Members Only: USAT Membership ID

• Optional: Email Confirmation Bar Code per registrant (Printed or Digital) to scan

WHERE AND WHEN

The race will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026 - 8:00 a.m. sharp.

Packet Pick-up: Friday 4:00 - 7:00 pm at Birchwood Lakes Clubhouse - 47 S. Lakeside Dr. West, Medford NJ and Saturday 7:00 - 7:45 am at Event Start - 47 S. Lakeside Dr. West. (All race day parking is at St. Mary of the Lakes Church- 40 Jackson Rd. approximately 20 minute walk to event start)

Event Parking: St. Mary of the Lakes Church, 40 Jackson Rd Medford NJ 08055 (approximately 20 minute walk to event start)

Event starts and finishes at 47 S. Lakeside Dr W., Medford, NJ US 08055.

THE VIBE

Low key, fun and low tech. Great competition without the complication. FYI- CHIPPED TIMED

POST-RACE PARTY

After the race, enjoy our post-race BBQ. Free beverages, hamburgers, and hot dogs.

SWAG

All participants will receive a quality cotton t-shirt.

No finisher medals

ITINERARY

Friday

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Packet Pickup at Birchwood Lakes Clubhouse - 47 S. Lakeside Dr. West, Medford NJ

Saturday

7:00 - 7:45 am - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration online only, if available (prices increase)

7:45 am - Pre-race briefing at Transition Area

8:00 am - Races start (waves based on # of entrants)

DISTANCES

The swim is in deep fresh water that is well maintained, no muck! The run and bike are on nice flat shaded roads. The course is marshaled by volunteers but is open to traffic. It is the athletes' responsibility to keep themselves safe. Visit http://birchwoodlakestriathlon.com for course maps and more information.

Triathlon Distances

1/4 mile Swim, 13.2 mile Bike, & 3.1 mile Run

AWARDS

Triathlon Awards

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female

Age Groups: Top 3 Male & Female

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45- 49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over

Relay Teams: First Place Team

PARKING

All parking is at St Mary of the Lakes Church, 40 Jackson Rd. Medford, NJ. Follow signs for BLCC Tri Parking. It's about 1/2 mile from the transition. Please do not park in the neighborhood, Medford Police will not allow parking on the street.

FEES

Triathlon

• Until April 30: $105

• May 1 - June 27: $125

• Race Day: $145

Triathlon Relay

• Until April 30: $135 / per team

• May 1 - June 27: $155 / per team

• Race Day: $175 / per team

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race

• Split results will be available on website on race day

• No confirmation will be sent, verify entry here

• Race scored by DQ Events

• Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason

• ALL RACES WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE

• ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS! TRANSFERS! OR CREDITS!

USAT INFORMATION

All multisport participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of each registered event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines. If you are not already a member, when registering for each individual event you will be prompted to become a member and pay the respective membership fee.

Memberships range from single-event memberships to multi-year memberships; click here for more information.

Common Rules and Information

• ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!

• Youth (17 and under) athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID

• Annual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT Sanctioned event.

• You can download and print out a temporary membership card: https://membership.usatriathlon.org/Member/ViewMemberCard

• Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.

• No drafting: a maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to complete a pass through the draft zone of another athlete

• Headphones are prohibited

• No riding in transition at any time

• Helmets/Chin straps must be worn securely fastened at all times while in possession of your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. This also means from the time you remove your bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after you have placed your bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg.

• Verbal or physical abuse of others is not acceptable or tolerated. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct at all times while at the event and during competition, including the use of abusive language; violent acts; intentional misconduct; or any intimidating behavior directed toward, including but not limited to participants, officials, event staff, volunteers and spectators.

PACKET PICKUP / REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Registration is digital. There are no paper applications nor is cash accepted. Everyone must sign up online. Online registration closes at the start of the race. Please have the following items easily accesible to maintain the efficiency and speed of Packet Pickup:

• Required: Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.

• Required: Proof of ID

• Required for Annual Members Only: USAT Membership ID

• Optional: Email Confirmation Bar Code per registrant (Printed or Digital) to scan

WHERE AND WHEN

The race will take place Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 - 7:30 a.m. sharp.

All events start and finish at 90 Tabernacle Rd, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055.

PARKING

There is parking available at the PJ's down the street at 61 Stokes Rd, Medford, NJ 08055. It is easy to access the transition area from this lot.

SWAG

T-Shirts

Finishers Medal

ITINERARY

Saturday

11:00 am - 1:00 pm - HIGHLY ENCOURAGED Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Registration online only if available (prices increased) at Medford Running Co.

Sunday

6:00 am - 7:15 am - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration online only if available (prices increased)

7:15 am - Pre-race briefing at Beach, after the briefing we will require ALL SWIMMERS to cross over the Finish timing mat before we can start the race

7:30 am - Races start (waves based on # of entrants)

DISTANCES

The swim is in a clean lake with a private beach, the bike is 2 loops, and the run is out and back.

Triathlon Distances

1/4 mile Swim, 17.2 mile Bike, & 5k Run

Duathlon Distances

2 mile Run, 17.2 mile Bike, & 5k Run

Aquabike Distances

1/4 mile Swim & 17.2 mile Bike

AWARDS

No double-dipping or duplicate awards, awards may vary based on event, category, attendance, etc.

Triathlon Awards & Divisions

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals

Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over

Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division

Adaptive*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Adaptive Open Division (Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

• You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale, Athena, or Adaptive Open division.

Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Individual

Relay Teams: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, Mixed Gender Relay, & Adaptive Relay (At least one relay member is Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

Duathlon Awards & Divisions

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals

Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over**

** If there are less than 50 registrants as of July 21, age groups will be in 10-year increments

Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division

Adaptive*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Adaptive Open Division (Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

• You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale, Athena, or Adaptive Open division.

Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Individual

Relay Teams: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, Mixed Gender Relay, & Adaptive Relay (At least one relay member is Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

Aquabike Awards

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individual

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over**

** If there are less than 35 registrants as of July 21, there will only be overall awards

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race

• Split results will be available on website on race day

• Race scored by DQ Events

• Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason

• All races will be held rain or shine under guidance of local safety protocol

• Transfers, Deferrals, and Refunds are only allowed through Runsignup as specified, no exceptions

USAT INFORMATION

All multisport participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of each registered event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines. If you are not already a member, when registering for each individual event you will be prompted to become a member and pay the respective membership fee.

Memberships range from single-event memberships to multi-year memberships; click here for more information.

Common Rules and Information

• ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!

• Youth (17 and under) athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID

• Annual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT Sanctioned event.

• You can download and print out a temporary membership card: https://membership.usatriathlon.org/Member/ViewMemberCard

• Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.

• No drafting: a maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to complete a pass through the draft zone of another athlete

• Headphones are prohibited

• No riding in transition at any time

• Helmets/Chin straps must be worn securely fastened at all times while in possession of your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. This also means from the time you remove your bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after you have placed your bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg.

• Verbal or physical abuse of others is not acceptable or tolerated. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct at all times while at the event and during competition, including the use of abusive language; violent acts; intentional misconduct; or any intimidating behavior directed toward, including but not limited to participants, officials, event staff, volunteers and spectators.

Individuals & teams lace up your sneaks & soar like eagles for Cedar Run’s Annual 5K Trail Run!

Participants will receive a limited edition event t-shirt, lite bites before the race, meet and greets with one of our residents & a sample cup for our beer garden with local breweries to taste. T-shirts are while supplies last, after pre-registration dates. Pre-register by Tuesday, September 1st to guarantee your event t-shirt.

Participants not wanting to race but take part in the beer garden, tickets are available for $20.

Your registration & fundraising helps support Cedar Run’s mission of wildlife rehabilitation, environmental education & habitat preservation.

Pre-registration will end on Wednesday, 9/23/26 at midnight. Day of race registration will be open from 8am-9am on Saturday, 9/26/26.

Join us for Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge's annual 5k Trail Run & Beer Garden! Run or walk our exclusive trail for this event only. Water & light bites will be provided for racers, as well as event t-shirts and towels (while supplies last after pre-registration).

First two racers who cross the finish line will receive prizes!

The race begins and ends at the Pavilion outside of the Nature Center.

Your registration & fundraising helps support Cedar Run’s mission of wildlife rehabilitation, environmental education & habitat preservation.

Fundraising Opportunities:

We encourage all participants to share their love of Cedar Run with their friends & family by fundraising either as individuals or as a team. A fundraising toolkit will be sent out to participants post registration, via email on ways you can encourage others to help support your favorite local nonprofit!

The top individual & top team fundraisers will receive a prize!

As a token of our appreciation, the top fundraisers for teams & individuals will be awarded.

Details coming soon.

Donations can be logged under runsignup.com fundraising pages, or cedarrun.org/donate. Make sure the donor says "I am supporting (fill in your name)'s 2026 Trails, Tails & Ales 5k fundraiser!" All recorded donations should be logged before Noon on Wednesday, 9/23/26.

Event details and schedule:

Event Schedule and Course Info:

The 5K begins at 9 AM at Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge at 4 Sawmill Road, Medford, NJ 08055

Parking: Parking is available in our back parking lot & our staff/volunteers will help guide you to the right space.

Food/Drink: Water and light bites will be available at the start and end of the race.

Race Schedule:

• Check-in & Registration: 8-9 am

• 5k Race Start: 9 am

• Awards: Will follow the end of the race

• Nature Center & Beer Garden opens: 10 am, beer garden will remain open till 1pm.

• Feel free to walk around the Wildlife Housing Area, Nature Center & our trails after the race.

We could not hold this event without our generous sponsors!

Event Sponsors:

• Bookminders

Guardians of the Wild:

• Shoprite of Medford

• Laura Bishop Communications

• Sherman Silverstein

• Animal & Bird Health Care Center & Hospital

• Holman Automotive

• Chemglass Life Sciences

• Garrison Architects

• Murphy’s Fresh Markets

• Burlington Press

• Radwell International

• The Refill Market

• Rancocas Veterinary Associates

• JAC Construction Services LLC

• UFO Wildlife

• Gary F. Gardner Inc.

• Paradise Solar & Electrical LLC

• Abrams Water Well Service, LLC