McLaren Vale Running Festival

Close out the Triple Vines Series in style at the McLaren Vale Running Festival on October 19, 2025! Set in one of SA’s most stunning wine regions, this event offers 5km, 10km, and a half marathon along the Shiraz Trail. Starting at Hardys Tintara, it’s the perfect way to finish the series—run, wine, and unwind!

No Late Entries on Race Day

Sunday 19 October, 2025

Overview

Finisher Medal for all Events
Electronic Timing & Certificate
Drink Stations
First Aid
Water, sports drink and fruit at finish
Hardys Runners Special on wine tastings (TBA)
Create your own post-event experience in the beautiful McLaren Vale region
Event photography taken by The Photo Duo Studios and uploaded to the SARRC Photo Gallery
Free kids run with Medal

Bib Collection Locations

Friday 17 October	12:00pm – 5:30pm	@ RunDNA, 20 Manton St, Hindmarsh, SA
Saturday 18 October	9:00am – 1:00pm	@ RunDNA, 20 Manton St, Hindmarsh, SA
Saturday 18 October	2:30pm – 4:00pm	@ Hardys Tintara Winery 202 Main Street McLaren Vale
Sunday 19 October	6:30am-7:30am	Race start line

Race Day Schedule

6.30am: Bib Collection & Late Entry Opens

8:00am: 21.1km START

8:40am: 10km START

8.55 am: 5km START

9:30am: 10km & 5km Winner’s presentations

9:45am: 21.1km Winner’s presentations

10:00am: 5km & 10km Age Category Awards

10:15am: U12 Kids Run (290m) (Free)

10:30am: 21.1km Age Category Awards

11.00am: Course closure (based on a 8:30min/km pace)

Prize Money - SARRC Members

Prize Money

SARRC members will be awarded prize money to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male & Female in each distance listed in the table below.

Place	10km		5km
Place	Male	Female	Male	Female
1^st SARRC Member	$250	$250	$150	$150
2^nd SARRC Member	$150	$150	$100	$100
3^rd SARRC Member	$100	$100	$50	$50

SARRC member must have a paid up membership as at close of general race entry as well as on Race Day (membership registration during late entry period will not be eligible for SARRC prize money).

Pacers

Pacers:

This year we will have the following 10km pacers.

Finish Time	Pace	Name	Flag
40:00	04:00 mins/km	TBC	Yes
45:00	04:30 mins/km	TBC	Yes

Photography

Photography:

We will have official photographers out on course as well as at the finish line. These will be available on our Photo Gallery @ SmugMug for free download after the event. Crowd sourced photos taken by support teams or spectators can also be uploaded for all to see. Follow this link to upload your photos.

Entry Costs

Event Costs

Fee Type	Super Early Bird until 1159PM 2025-07-15	Early Bird until 1159PM 2025-09-15	General until 1159PM 2025-10-15	Late Entry Price
Medal Engraving	$9.00	$9.00	$9.00	$10.00
Adult(18+) Run-5.00km	$35.00	$40.00	$45.00	$55.00
SARRC Member Run-5.00km	$28.00	$32.00	$36.00	Same as Adult(18+)
Under 12 (5-11yrs) Run-5.00km	$24.50	$28.00	$31.50	$41.50
Youth (12-17yrs) Run-5.00km	$28.00	$32.00	$36.00	$46.00
Adult(18+) Run-10.00km	$55.00	$60.00	$65.00	$75.00
SARRC Member Run-10.00km	$44.00	$48.00	$52.00	Same as Adult(18+)
Youth (12-17yrs) Run-10.00km	$44.00	$48.00	$52.00	$62.00
Adult(18+) Run-21.10km	$80.00	$90.00	$100.00	$110.00
SARRC Member Run-21.10km	$64.00	$72.00	$80.00	Same as Adult(18+)
Teenager (15-17yrs) Run-21.10km	$64.00	$72.00	$80.00	$90.00

NOTE: Members usually get 20% Discount off General Fees on all events- CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

Distances and maps

21km – View Course
10km – View Course
5km – View Course