Pines to Vines Trail Race

Pines to Vines Trail Race

Pines to Vines is a point-to-point trail event along the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail in Michigan. The course travels west through swamps, meadows, lakes, and forests and finishes near Sandhill Crane Vineyards.

Distances available:

• 55K individual
• 55K relay
• 30K individual

The course is multi-use in places; runners may encounter horses or mountain bikes, and horses should be approached calmly. The event is cupless; participants must carry their own drinking vessel. There are six aid stations located at miles 4.9, 7.5, 14.5, 22.2, 26.1, and 29.3. The first aid station provides fluids only; the middle four offer gels, salty snacks, sweet snacks, and fluids; the final aid station is a self-serve water station. 55K runners may use a drop bag at Aid 3 (Discovery Center, mile 14.5).

Time limits are ten hours for the 55K and 8.5 hours for the 30K. Runners must meet intermediate cutoffs, including leaving Aid Station 4 by 1:40 PM and Aid Station 5 by 2:51 PM. Pacers are not permitted.

Parking for the finish and shuttle loading is in a large field adjacent to Sandhill Crane Vineyard. Vehicles entering the starting areas require a Michigan DNR Recreation Passport. The finish includes a backyard beer and post-race gathering at Sandhill Crane Vineyards; beer is available for participants and volunteers aged 21 and older. Every finisher receives a custom finisher medal; individual awards are given to the top three men and women and three-deep age-group awards in five-year categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.