Bloom and Bubbles 5k @ Renault Winery

Fun Weeknight Race and Rockin' After Party for our 14th Year at Sharrott Winery!

More than a race....scenic vineyard, delicious handcrafted wine and menu options, fun and memorable night for families, friends, and running groups...Noffsinger Band performs live during the race and after-party!

Charity partner is HEADstrong. Learn more here: HEADstrong Foundation

Runners will enjoy the following features...

• Chip Timed 5K with Instant Results. Race starts at 6:30 PM.

• Beautiful, scenic cross-country course through the vineyard property

• Live Rock Cover Band - Matt Noffsinger Band - Playing rock tunes during and after the race 'til 9 PM!

• Custom High-quality Tech Shirts ~ Men's/Unisex, Women's, and Youth tees included or upgrade to Women's Racerback Tank Top for $5 extra. Men's Tanks do not require extra fee. *Please register by June 28 to guarantee first choice. Many extras ordered and available while supplies last after June 28.

• Awards for Top 3 Females & Males Overall and Age Group Winners (14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, and every decade)

• Post Run Glass of Wine for All Finishers age 21+

• "Run the Vineyards" Stemless Wine Glass for all finishers.

• Souvenir Finisher Medals available for $8 during registration or $10 on race day

• Walkers and children welcome to participate. 1 Hour Time Limit. Need to be registered to be on the course for safety of participants.

• Water Stop, Friendly Support Staff, bananas and water at finish

• Hand-crafted Menu Items available for purchase on-site

• Free Downloadable Photos. Professional photographer on staff.

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

• Remember to bring additional water for pre-race hydration.

Packet Pick-Up on Race Day: 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM at "Good Day for a Run" tent. Please arrive by 6 PM to pick up race bib and shirt, and listen to announcements. Race starts at 6:30 PM. Late starts not allowed due to course design.

Volunteers receive glass of wine at after-party & free future race! Visit "Volunteer" tab for details & sign up!

Invite Facebook friends on the Event page here: facebook.com/events/1952341038712914

Come join us for a new triathlon at Lake Lenape. Our swim takes place in beautiful Lake Lenape. The bike in run take place in and around the quiet streets of Historic Mays Landing. This is one you won't want to miss.

We are excited to announce that we will have Gradient Bike Shop on site. Gradient Bike Shop is a mobile bike shop and they will be at our events offering their services as bike mechanic to you free of charge.

We will have NovaCare Rehabilitation on site offering pre and postrace stretching and massages.

This event is part of the DQ Events Grand Prix and DQ Events Club Challenge.

You are scored for an overall placement, an age group placement, and for finishing the event. At the end of the series there will be prizes for free entries into 2024 and more! Kayak and Non-Multisport events do not gain points.

To be scored in the Grand Prix all you have to do is place in the Overall, Age Group, or finish the race!

To be scored in the Club Challenge you need to select your club during registration and then place in Overall, Age Group, or finish the race!

Please click the links above to learn more.

DISTANCES

Triathlon Distances

Sprint: 1/4 Mile Swim , 13 mile Bike, & 5k run

Duathlon Distances

2 mile Run, 13 Mile Bike, & 5k Run

Aquabike Distances

1/4 mile Swim & 13 mile Bike

Swim/Run Distances

1/4 mile Swim & 5k Run

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

PC/ID Open*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Physically Challenged/Intellectual Disability Open Division

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

Overall Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Overall Individual

Relay Teams: Top 1 Male, Female, & Co-Ed Team

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 June 22, age groups will be in 10-year increments

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

PC/ID Open*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Physically Challenged/Intellectual Disability Open Division

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

Overall Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Overall Individual

Relay Teams: Top 1 Male, Female, & Co-Ed Team

Aquabike Awards

Overall: Top 5 Male & Female Overall Individual

Race Day Schedule

6:00 am - Parking opens

6:30am - Packet Pickup opens

7:50am - Pre Race meeting

8:00am - Race Starts

USAT INFORMATION

This is a USAT Sanctioned event. All participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of the event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines.

Membership Types (click for more information)

Bronze: One Day Membership

Silver: Annual Membership w/ Benefits

Gold: Annual Membership w/ Expanded Benefits

Platinum: Annual Membership w/ Premium Benefits

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 Saturday September 12th 2026 - 8:00 a.m. sharp.

All events start and finish at 714 Route 206, Shamong, NJ 08088.

SWAG

T-Shirts

Finishers Medal

ITINERARY

Saturday

6:30 am - 7:30 am - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration online only if available (prices increased)

7:30 am - Pre-race briefing at Transition Area, after the briefing we will require ALL SWIMMERS to cross over the Swim timing mat before we can start the race

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

~8:30 am - Sprint Races start (waves based on # of entrants)

DISTANCES

Swim in the beautiful Atsion fresh water lake, bike on flat and fast country roads surrounding the lake, & run mostly off-road through the woods on trails. The bike course is the same for all events.

Olympic Triathlon Distances

1500 meter Swim , 24.6 mile Bike, & 10k Run

Olympic Duathlon Distances

5k Run, 24.6 mile Bike, 5k Run

Olympic Aquabike Distances

1500 meter Swim, 24.6 mile Bike

Sprint Triathlon Distances

1/2 mile Swim, 24.6 mile Bike*, 5k Run

• Bike course is the same for all events

Aquathlon Distances

1/2 mile Swim, 5k Run

AWARDS

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

Triathlon Awards & Divisions (Olympic & Sprint Distances)

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 August 3, 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

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

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 August 3, there will only be overall awards

Aquathlon Awards

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individual

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

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 August 3, 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.

5th Annual St. Joseph Academy 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.

Day of Race Registration - 8:00 AM

5K & 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 9:00 AM

ENTRY FEE:

Pre-register: $30.00

Day of event: $35.00

You don’t have to be a super athlete to join the fun! If you aren’t up for a 5k run, you can sign-up for our 1 mile run / walk. All ages are welcome. First 150 registrants receive a FREE gift, plus we’ll have great prizes for our winners.

Want to promote your company? This is a great opportunity to get your name out there! Check out the options below.

All event proceeds benefit St. Joseph Academy.

Have questions? Please contact Melissa Chesebro at [email protected].

Race information: https://www.stjosephacademy.com/give

5K Race Awards:

1st, 2nd & 3rd Overall (Male & Female)

1st Place Age Groups (Male & Female) 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over

Run the Vineyards 8th Annual 10K/5K Races at the popular White Horse Winery! Run for Award Winning Wine!

Enjoy a flat and scenic course through the vineyard and country roads. 10K and 5K Races start at 9AM. 1 Mile Walk starts at 9:08AM. Relax and have fun at the Post-race Party which starts immediately after race. Live musician, wine, beautifully landscaped courtyard, awards, and Free Downloadable photos of the race and after-party event.

This race proudly supports the charity organization HEADstrong Foundation. Learn more here: HEADstrong Foundation.

Features Include:

• Chip Timed 10K or 5K Race with Instant Results

• Award Medals for Top Male & Female Overall and Age Group Winners (age 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, every 10 yrs.)

• Custom Tech Tee included, or upgrade to Long Sleeve for $6 extra. Women's, Youth and Men's/Unisex options. **Please register by Sept. 27 to guarantee your first choice. Many extras ordered and available while supplies last after Sept. 27.(1 Mile Walkers need to register by Sept. 27 to guarantee shirt.

• Stemless "Run the Vineyards" Wine Glass for All Participants

• Glass of Wine for All Participants (21+) included

• Souvenir Finisher Medals available for purchase for $8 during registration or $10 on race day.

• Live Music until 1pm

• Free Downloadable Photos

• Food Truck at Post Race Party - Wood Fired Pizza by Buon Viaggio

• Walkers and Children Welcome to participate in 5K Course. Registration required to be on the course for the safety of all participants. 1 Hour Time Limit kindly requested.

• Packet Pick-Up: Race Day @ 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM at the "Good Day for a Run" tent. Arrive before 8:30 AM to pick up race number, shirt, and listen to race announcements. Late arrivals may pick up swag, however, may not start after 9AM start.

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

Volunteers receive complimentary glass of wine & free future race! Visit "Volunteer" tab for details & sign up!