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Explore and enjoy Connecticut wineries in a flexible and fun summer challenge that welcomes runners and walkers to take on up to three 5Ks, whether planning 3.1 mile routes nearby the vineyards or at any location of choice. Choose to register for one, two or three 5Ks and be rewarded with a complimentary beverage at Saltwater Farm Vineyard in Stonington, Priam Vineyards in Colchester, and/or Hawk Ridge Winery in Watertown. Register for all three 5Ks to complete the entire HMF Cork Tour and earn a tank top or t-shirt too!

#HMFCorkTour – Share moments from the challenge and visit the Facebook Event page for updates and to connect with other participants.

DETAILS

Register for the HMF Cork Tour and let local wineries motivate you to move this summer. Enlist friends to join and plan celebrations together! Four great options to choose from:

  • Saltwater Farm Vineyard 5K
  • Priam Vineyards 5K
  • Hawk Ridge Winery 5K
  • HMF Cork Tour /// 5K + 5K + 5K

Register and run or walk anytime between Tuesday, July 6 and Sunday, July 18 (celebratory glass of wine coupons can be redeemed through July 31).

Virtual Race Benefits:

  • REAL Celebratory Glass(es) of Wine!
    • Glass of Wine Voucher(s) automatically delivered to your email upon submission of 5K efforts to your haku participant account
  • Exclusive tank top or short sleeve Cork Tour race shirt for registrants in the full HMF Cork Tour (all three 5Ks)
  • Run Local guide to each vineyard’s hometown best routes
  • Intuitive Tracking & ToolKit
    • Advanced wearable technology integrations
    • Custom Cork Tour playlist curated by the professionals at Powerstation Events
  • Virtual Race Enhancements
    • Digital race bibs
    • Customizable finisher certificates

Must be 21+ years old to enter. Registration fee is $15 per participant/race, or $45 for the entire HMF Cork Tour three 5K option (including tank top/shirt).

This event gives participants the flexibility to participate when and where it is convenient. As such, there are no refunds and no deferments for virtual events.

CELEBRATORY WINE

All registered participants will earn a celebratory wine voucher for a REAL glass of wine, redeemable in-person at each respective race’s vineyard. To earn your celebratory glass(es) of wine, simply run or walk during the race window, submit your activity into your haku participant account, then print or show the winery the automated email and your ID – must be redeemed by July 31, 2021. Cheers!

  • Saltwater Farm Vineyard 5K /// Redeem your celebratory glass of wine at Saltwater Farm Vineyard
    • 349 Elm Street, Stonington, Connecticut 06378
  • Priam Vineyards 5K /// Redeem your celebratory glass of wine at Priam Vineyards
    • 11 Shailor Hill Road, Colchester, Connecticut 06415
  • Hawk Ridge Winery 5K /// Redeem your celebratory glass of wine at Hawk Ridge Winery
    • 28 Plungis Road, Watertown, Connecticut 06795

*Participants in all three 5K races of the HMF Cork Tour will receive separate emails upon submission of each respective race activity.

CHARITY

Monetary donations may be made during the registration process to benefit the Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Neonatal Care Unit.

CORK TOUR TANK TOP / SHIRT

Each participant that registers for the whole HMF Cork Tour (all three 5Ks) will receive this exclusive short sleeve soft cotton/poly tank top or race shirt (make your selection during the registration process). Tank tops are available in women’s fit sizes, shirts are available in gender specific sizing.

Register for the Tour or order tank top/shirt by June 10 to have it mailed in early July.

ACTIVITY SUBMISSIONS

Participants will be timed and measured using their own timing device. To make your race official, submit a run or walk through your haku participant account between 12:00 AM on Tuesday, July 6th and 11:59 PM on Monday, July 19th using one of the two following options:

  • OPTION 1 /// ADD FROM WEARABLE – Sync a compatible wearable device prior to mileage-based activity. Results will be uploaded to your haku results platform once your watch resyncs to your application. Once your device syncs, select the activity to submit for results.
    • Compatible with: Suunto / Polar / FitBit / Garmin / Under Armour Fitness
    • Don’t have a wearable device? No problem! Download the Free MapMyRun / MapMyWalk / MapMyFitness App on your smartphone and use it to track your pace, time, and distance. For complete details on how to use the app and track your activities, CLICK HERE
  • OPTION 2 /// ADD MANUALLY – Enter results manually. Feel free to submit an image for verification of your activity. Enter converted activities as miles manually by using the activity conversion calculator.

For details regarding activity tracking, wearable devices, timing, and results submission, CLICK HERE

For issues with haku participant accounts, device syncing or leaderboard data, please contact support@hakusports.com

* Participants registered for the entire HMF Cork Tour will have their three 5K efforts automatically combined and calculated at the end of the submission window and added to the HMF Cork Tour leaderboard.

FRIENDLY REMINDERS

Be safe out there! Please adhere to social distancing recommendations and follow all public safety directives.

FAQS

How do I get my celebratory glass(es) of wine?

It’s easy! Just follow these simple steps:

  1. Register for the race of your choice or all three!
  2. Run or walk anytime between July 6 and July 18.
  3. Submit your activity into your haku participant account (you must submit an activity to receive the automated email with wine voucher)
  4. Check your email for your automated celebratory wine voucher, delivered shortly after you submit an activity.
  5. Head to the winery before July 31, 2021, show them your email (printed or on mobile device) and ID, and enjoy!

Do I still get my glass of wine, even if I don’t run/walk?

To receive your celebratory wine voucher email, you must submit an activity into your haku participant account.

What is a virtual race?

A virtual race is an alternative race experience that allows runners the freedom and flexibility to take part in a race from wherever they’d like. Simply register online, run or walk the race distance, then upload your finish time to compare it to others.

When do I participate and how does the race get timed?

You must run or walk your race between 12:00 AM on Tuesday, July 6th and 11:59 PM on Sunday, July 18th and must be submitted through your haku participant account by 11:59 PM on Monday, July 19th.

All race options will be timed and measured using your own timing device.

Where do I run or walk?

Anywhere you want – we’ve got some ideas for you nearby participating vineyards! Explore a new route using our special Run Local Guide. Or, start right at your front door, jump on a treadmill, head to your favorite bike trail, etc. Just be safe, adhere to social distancing recommendations, and follow all public safety directives.

SUPPORTING PARTNERS


ANNUAL PARTNER


OFFICIAL NUTRITION PARTNER