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Ramona Wine Country 5K

Name: Ramona Wine Country 5K
Start: 2026-04-18
End: 2026-04-18
Location: Ramona

Ramona, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Ramona Wine Country 5K : overview

The Ramona Wine Country 5K takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at BackCountry Gardens, 23675 Highway 78, Ramona, CA 92065. The course is described as a 1.5 mile two-loop layout with a single-loop option. The route mixes trail sections with mud, hills, streams and boulders and includes natural obstacles.

Race details and amenities

The event offers multiple entry options, including competitive and fun 5K heats and a Beer Mile with solo and team relay formats. Age limits are listed for each event (5K competitive: 13-99; 5K fun run: 6-99; Beer Mile: 21-99). Registration items and on-site features include:

5K - competitive and fun run; individual and team options
Beer Mile - solo and 2-4 person team relay

Registration includes a Ramona Ranch wine tasting, a finisher’s medal, race swag, Ramona Radio music, pizza available from the Pizza Trolley, and free parking. An after-party and free wine tasting are held across the road at Ramona Ranch Winery. A portion of proceeds supports Operation Rebound, a program for veterans, military personnel and first responders with permanent physical injuries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Ramona

Race information

Registration

5 km

5k - Competitive Heat (individuals)

5 km

5k - Competitive Heat (teams)

5 km

5k - Fun Run (individuals and Teams)

Beer Mile

Beer Mile (team Relay)

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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