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Hunter Valley Winery Running Festival

Lovedale, New South Wales, Australia

calendar_today 19 Jul, 2026

About the Event

Pair panoramic vineyard views with a post-race red in Australia's iconic wine region. The Winery Run - Hunter Valley returns on Sunday, 19th July 2026, offering a unique "Run… and a Red" experience at the picturesque Wandin Estate in Lovedale, NSW. Choose from five scenic distances—Marathon, Half Marathon, 10.5K, 5K, or a Kids Marathon—on a course that winds through rolling vineyard roads and along Talga Road, showcasing stunning panoramic views of the valley. More than just a race, it's a relaxed, family-friendly festival celebrating the Hunter's finest landscapes, complete with a commemorative medal for every finisher and the perfect opportunity to enjoy local hospitality. Lace up for a truly memorable run through one of Australia's most beloved wine destinations.

Races Offered

Marathon

Jul 19, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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06:30

Half Marathon

Jul 19, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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07:30

10.5 km

Jul 19, 2026

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Distance — 10.5K

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09:00

Winery Wander 5 km

Jul 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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10:05

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Lovedale.

thermostat Temperature

7.5° / 16.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.0° / 13.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 40m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:52

nightlight Sunset

17:06

About Lovedale

Learn more about the host city, Lovedale.

Lovedale is a locality in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales. It is two hours from Sydney, 30 minutes from Newcastle, and is connected to the Hunter Expressway. The name is believed to be a combination of one of the early European families, the Loves, with the memories of the hills and dales of Yorkshire. At the 2016 census, it had a population of 485.