Matchmakers & Mimosas 5K - Ott Vineyards
Ellijay, United States • 21 Feb 2026
Matchmakers & Mimosas 5K - Ott Vineyards
The event takes place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Ott Vineyards & Winery, 230 Henry Evans Rd, Ellijay, GA 30536. Events listed are:
- 5K
- Sip & Stroll
- Virtual 5K
Regular registration fees are shown as $35 for each event. Late and race-day fees are higher. Participants registered by 02/04 are guaranteed race swag in their size.
Course, awards and extras
The course runs in and around the vineyards and includes grass and cross-country style terrain. Start and finish will be chip timed. Water stations are planned approximately every 1.5 miles. All finishers receive a Valentine-themed race shirt, a custom finisher medal, and a complimentary mimosa; juice and water will be provided for participants under 21. The Sip & Stroll division includes the same race items but does not require running.
Awards are given to top finishers: top 3 overall male and female, and top 3 in Masters (40+), Grand Master (50+), Senior Master (60+), and five-year age groups from 10 & under through 80+. Virtual participants can run remotely and submit a time by the end of race day; virtual packages are shipped the Monday after the event to continental US addresses. Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are listed, and a charity partner arrangement is being sought. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.