Event Date:October 4, 2008 - 8:30 AM

Location: 2000 Champagne Blvd - Delaney Vineyards - Grapevine Texas 

The Vineyard Run is the only running event in Dallas/Ft Worth to go completely European. We call it European because the course will be marked in kilometers. No mile markers in this European Run! You may have to do the math in your head as you run or just ignore it all and run as fast as you can! Remember if you ran a race in Europe all your markers would be in kilometers. The course design, the food, and the entertainment are unique and fun! Our 5k course is an out and back course running on the streets near Delaney Vineyard.

Event Schedule:
6:30 - 8:30 a.m. Late Registration
8:30 am - 5k Vineyard Run
8:30 - 11:00 am - Jazz Music with Gloria D'Arezzo & Friends
9:00 a.m.- Wine Tasting
10:15 a.m. - Awards

Cost:
$15 early through September 20, 2008
$20 September 21 through October 3, 2008
$25 Race Day

5k Vineyard Run Awards:
We will award special Vineyard Run glasses to the top male and female overall, top male and female masters. Wine glass awards will be given to the top three in the following age groups: 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, and 75+. Because our awards are delicate wine glasses, we will not mail any awards not picked up at the event.

Timing:
The Vineyard Run will use chip timing at this year's event. We will be featuring the latest chip timing system, IPICO. This system uses timing chips that will be attached to your running shoes. You will get your loaner chip at the event race morning.

Packet Pickup:
October 1 through October 3, 2008 - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Luke's Locker Colleyville - 5505 Colleyville Blvd, Suite 120 - 817-849-1952
Luke's Locker Dallas - 3607 Oak Lawn Avenue - 214-528-1290
Luke's Locker Ft Worth - 1540 S University Dr - 817-877-1448
Luke's Locker Plano - 5717 Legacy Dr Ste 180

Printable Entry Form

Free Wine Tasting:
Discover the great Texas wines of Delaney Vineyards with wine tasting afterwards. Your entry will entitle you to tasting as long as the wine lasts. This year we will taste the following.

Sweet Texas Red:
A subtle blend of four grape varieties grown in the Delaney High Plains, Lamesa Vineyard. Sweet Texas Red is the first supple, sweet wine produced by Delaney Vineyards. A crowd pleasing wine, you'll be surprised with the mellow sweetness and balanced, consistent finish. Served chilled or at room temperature and enjoy with salads barbecue or desert.
2002 Chardonnay Reserve:
Semi-dry with a touch of supple sweetness, this aromatic yellow/ gold Chardonnay develops its unique complexity aging 12 months in French Oak Barrels in both the Grapevine and Lamesa Vineyards. Serve this Chardonnay chilled, (but not too cold) and enjoy its buttery banana bouquet with your favorite entrée containing chicken, pork, fish, cheese or fruit.
2005 Merlot:
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You may also experience expanded tasting for an extra fee inside at Delaney. Or you may purchase a bottle to enjoy.

T-shirts:
All entrants will receive a T-shirt with our Vineyard Run logo

Bonus T-shirts:
Each year Mellew Productions produces 10-15 run/walk events. All the T-shirts left over from these events will be brought to The Vineyard Run and will given away free to whomever gets in line first after the 5k run.

Music:
To keep with our cool European theme, we will feature cool jazz music in the Delaney Vineyards. This year enjoy the Jazz styling of Gloria D'Arezzo & Friends

Directions: Internet Map

FROM FORT WORTH / MID CITIES:
-- Go North on Highway 121 and exit on Glade Road.
-- Continue through the intersection going past McDonalds. Turn right at the first street, Champagne Blvd. There is a “Care Now” facility on the corner.
-- Turn left at the first street, Merlot.

FROM DALLAS:

-- Go West on Highway 635 and join Highway 121 South (airport / Fort Worth).
-- Follow signs to 121 South to Fort Worth. You will pass the North Entrance of the airport. Exit on Glade Road. Make a U turn under the over pass and proceed North on the access road. You will pass McDonalds. Turn right at the first street, Champagne Blvd. There is a “Care Now” facility on the corner.
-- Turn left at the first street, Merlot.

FROM LEWISVILLE:

-- Follow signs to Highway 121 South to Fort Worth. You will pass the North Entrance of the airport. Exit on Glade Road. Make a U turn under the over pass and proceed North on the access road. You will pass McDonalds. Turn right at the first street, Champagne Blvd. There is a “Care Now” facility on the corner.
-- Turn left at the first street, Merlot.

FROM ARLINGTON / IRVING:

-- Go North on Highway 360 and make a left exit (West) on Glade Road.
-- Go West for about 1 mile. You will pass a flashing red light and then a stop sign. Continue West, at the large power lines and a day care center on the right, turn right on to Champagne Blvd.
-- Turn right at the second street, Merlot.