A unique sporting event that is expected to attract more than 3,000 participants. Over 5,000 spectators that will enjoy the carnival atmosphere of race day. Where sport and fitness meet local produce, live entertainment and the hospitality of Hunter Valley Wine Country. This is the Hunter Valley Winery Running Festival.
To be held on Sunday 21 July this year, the running festival provides the opportunity to combine the enjoyment of running and the fabulous tourism and lifestyle experience offered by the Hunter Valley. When would you otherwise have the chance to run through the world famous Hunter Valley Gardens, historic homesteads and some of the most famous wineries in Australia.
6 Running and Walking Events
There are six running and walking events on the Sunday including the Kids Marathon, the 5 and 10km winery wander walk/run and the full or half marathons. And with the friendly country race crew, great atmosphere around the vineyards and loads of prizes on offer, this is a running event not to be missed.
For further information and to enter online, see Hunter Valley Winery Running Festival www.huntervalleymarathon.net
Where to stay in the Hunter Valley? – The Hunter’s Best Deluxe Accommodation
Located within 200 metres of part of the race route in De Beyers Road, The Vintry Country House offers a unique location and an outstanding level of quality in a luxury, self contained country home for as many as eight guests. Multiple winner at the Hunter and NSW Tourism Awards from 2007 to 2012, The Vintry is AAA 4 1/2 Star Rated and provides the perfect base for you and your supporters at the Hunter Valley Winery Festival.
Architecturally designed to be part of the landscape, with the feel of a traditional bush retreat, The Vintry is far from “roughing it”. Luxuriously appointed with the highest quality furnishings and fittings, The Vintry is a contemporary design and includes 1 king size bedroom with hydrotherapy spa bath and 3 queen size bedrooms each with its own ensuite bathroom and private terrace for those times when you would like some personal time to relax