2026 Awake the Grapes 5k and 10k vineyard run

Join us on Memorial Day Weekend 2026 for Sunday 5/24’s 15th Annual Awake the Grapes 5k and 10k runs at Carlos Creek in Alexandria, MN! Looking for things to do in Minnesota for Memorial Day Weekend 2026? This is THE best tradition to kick off your Minnesota summer in Alexandria! The Awake the Grapes 5K course will wind runners around the beautiful Carlos Creek Winery property and through the onsite vineyards. The Awake the Grapes 10K course will lead runners on a picturesque race through the Carlos Creek Winery vineyards, out to County Road 34, along the east side of Lake Ida, east on County Road 61 to County Road 34 and back to Carlos Creek Winery. Each course will have paved, gravel, and cross-country terrain. Please see the Course Maps tab on the left for race routes. After all racers have crossed the finish line, gather outside of the Carlos Creek Winery tasting room for the award ceremony. Medals will be presented to the top place in each age range for male and female runners participating in the 5K and 10K races. Overall top male and female awards will also be presented for the 5K and 10K races. Registrations made prior to midnight on May 3rd will receive an event t-shirt. All registrations made after after May 3rd will receive a drink ticket. Not interested in running but would still like to support kids and receive an Awake the Grapes t-shirt? We have an option for you! Click the “Donation” tab while registering and attend the day of the race to pick up your shirt. SIGN UP FOR THE FUN! Stay after for live music, sips, and eats! Sun, May 24, 2026 8:00 AM – Registration Opens Sun, May 24, 2026 9:00 AM – 10k Run Starts Sun, May 24, 2026 9:00 AM – Jack’s Public House Opens Sun, May 24, 2026 9:00 AM – Sizzle Food Truck Opens Sun, May 24, 2026 9:15 AM – 5k Run Starts Sun, May 24, 2026 9:30 AM – Live Music Begins Sun, May 24, 2026 10:00 AM – Carlos Creek Winery Tasting Room Opens Sun, May 24, 2026 10:00 AM – 22 Northmen Brewing Co Opens Sun, May…