16/01/2026
It appears that some people have not received Information about Wine Run during the week. This was emailed out on Wednesday.
Here it is:
Important is the bus pick up locations and times. If you aren't there at these times the buses will be departing. Plus the timetable for the event.
Participants can start arriving from 2:30pm.
Wine Run briefing starts at 4:00pm.
Wine Run
Information for Saturday
Event Information:
Wine Run at Rossendale Wines is an event with a difference. This will give you the view from inside of a working Vineyard and an opportunity to taste the wines of the Vineyard and a couple of others, it is so different to other fun runs, marathons, triathlons or obstacle course runs/walks and the only of its kind in New Zealand.
It is, you and your teammates enjoying the tastes of the vineyard as you run or walk by. How fast it takes you to do the 5km or 10km run/walk is totally up to you, the 5km or 10km may vary from your GPS, as the km's are wine km’s, some km’s go faster than others, some maybe shorter, some may be longer it all depends on how much you've tasted or how long you legs are.
Like all good runs there is a cut off time and yours is 2 hours 30 minutes to complete the 10 Wine km, previously the event was 5 or 10km.
We reiterate that Wine Run is NOT a race and never been one, take your time and enjoy the fruits of the vineyard.
Throughout the run/walk at approximately every kilometre there will be a wine tasting along with cheese and crackers. There will be Sparkling Water and Electrolyte drinks at all tasting stations to keep you hydrated. We reiterate that the wine is not compulsory, but enjoyable.
The wine will be served in 35ml plastic cups and the sparkling water in cans and electrolytes in bottles These are all recyclable and rubbish bins will be throughout the vineyard..
Entry into Rossendale Wines:
Rossendale Wines is at 100 Old Tai Tapu Road Halswell.
Car parking:
Those participants coming in private cars and mini vans, parking will be sign posted, please follow the car parking signs. Please follow the signage and any instructions from the parking marshals as we have to be able to get the buses to be able to move around.
Registration:
Registration on the day will be at the entrance to the fenced off Event Village.
Everyone must register on entry. Identification of all Participants and Spectators must be produced whether you’re 18 or 80. No ID - no entry. Please have your ID ready as your enter the registration gazebo. Give the team at the desk your first name, then last name and show your ID. This will speed things up. This is all part of our Liquor Licence and Health and Safety Management Plan, coupled with our Alcohol Management Plan.
The easiest form of ID will be your Drivers Licence or Passport with Name and DOB on it which must cross reference to your entry registration.
Do not bring children or pets with you to the event. This is an R18 event and anyone under the age of 18 will be asked to leave. I’m sorry, this applies to toddlers as well. Please do not put us in this position to have to ask you to leave because of this. Every participant will receive a wrist band, do not remove this until after the event. If you go to your car and remove it you won’t be able to get back in or be served. Also please do not preload prior to the event or try and bring in any alcohol. security will be checking for pre-loading and all fluid must be tipped out before entering. There will be plenty of water available.
Toilets:
Toilets will be around the run/walk and at the Event Village.
The Course:
The route of the run will be through the Rossendale Vineyard and marked with red arrows, directing you along the way and orange cones. There will be porta loos placed around the vineyard at tasting stations.
The run/walk is 5 or 10 wine k's event. The route is a 1 or 2 lap course, you decide after 1 lap if you want to go around again.
Memorabilia Wine Glass:
At the end of the Run/Walk you will receive a memorabilia Wine Run wine glass and a Wine Run coin. Then you can choose, your favourite Rossendale Wine to put in it. Use the Wine Run Coin to redeem your first glass of wine, then you can purchase more Wine Run Coins from the coin tent, coins are $9.00 each and these are then used at the bar for all drinks. This will speed up the bar and not having to wait for Eftpos or cash at the bar.
Wine Run Coins:
These coins are purchased at the Coin tent, where Eftpos or Cash can be used to purchase these coins. There is no change on the coins. The coins are $9.00 each and are not refundable for cash. You can buy as many as you like. We don't mind if you keep some as memorabilia. If you purchased coins when registering online these will be distributed to you when you enter.
Health and Fitness:
We ask that by participating in this event that you are in sound physical condition and health, capable of safely completing the event and you are not aware of any medical condition to the contrary. That if you have had heart palpitations or shortness of breath over the last couple of weeks, you get this checked prior to taking part.
Covid-19:
If you have symptoms of Covid-19 or have tested positive to Covid-19 in the last 7-days or a household contact has, we ask that you do not attend the event.
Food and Beverages:
Following the Run/Walk, we will have food and beverages able to be purchased for your enjoyment while you listen to the live entertainment. The beverages will be Wines from Rossendale which you will have sampled during the event, Beers both full strength, low and non-alcoholic, Ciders, Soft drinks. All payments for drinks at the bar will be with Wine Run Coins.
All Food Vendors will be Cash and Eftpos.
Prizegiving:
We will have a fun prizegiving, all prizes are best dressed and spot prizes.
Prize giving will start about 7:00ish.
Entertainment:
Our entertainers are Willow, Sign of the Firebirds acoustic duo and Mandi Millar The entertainment will start around 5:00pm
Buses:
Buses will leave Rossendale at 9:15pm to the destination points after the entertainment ends at 9:00pm, the bar coin sales ends at 8:30pm and the bar will stop serving at 8:45pm. Please get on the appropriate bus for your destination, we’d hate anyone to go back to the wrong destination. There is to be no alcohol on any buses and no alcohol can be taken away from the Vineyard. Please do not decide to go to a different destination than you came from as seating is allocated accordingly. (Thanks)
Wine purchases:
You can order wine from Rossendale by Clicking Here at anytime. No alcohol can be taken away on the evening of Wine Run.
Time table:
Bus Pick Up Time table and designated destinations (see below)
Wine Run Brief 4:00pm "Everyone to be present for this"
Wine Run starts 4:15pm Waves every 2-3 minutes
through to 5:00pm or thereabouts
Bar Opens: 5:00pm
Run finishes 6:30pm
Coin Sales end 8:30pm
Bar Closes 8:45pm
Entertainment ends 9:00pm
Buses depart 9:15pm
Items that CANNOT be brought into the Event:
Any alcohol – The Wine Run is a licensed event, and alcohol will be available for purchase onsite;
Non-alcoholic drinks including juice, soft drinks, sports drinks, and water. Wine Run will provide water, and electrolyte drinks around the route and at the start/finish. You can bring your drink bottle although it will need to be empty on entry, there will be plenty of drinking cups available;
Bags may be searched if Security believe you have items that are prohibited in them;
Cutlery;
Easy up tents, gazebos, umbrellas and tables;
Glass – this includes wine glasses, or any other glass item;
Pets (No dogs, cats, rats or mice and definitely not a horse, if you are blind, a guide dog is fine)
If you want to bring a rug to sit on or chair you’re more than welcome to bring one along.
There will be a security check at the gate and prohibited items will be confiscated and all drinking liquid will be emptied before the drinking vessel is brought into the Event Village.
Again, this is part of our Liquor Licence requirements.
CJM’S Events Ltd does not take any responsibility for confiscated items.
Wine Run is an enjoyable afternoon/evening and the only of its kind in the country, please enjoy yourself and go with the flow.
Enjoy
John Moore
Events Director
Bus Timetable (Bentley Coaches):
Bus 1:
2:30pm Palms Opposite Z Station
2:40pm Eastgate Mall bus stop
3:00pm City Centre Bus Exchange
3:30pm Rossendale Wines
Bus 2:
2:30pm Northlands Mall
2:45pm Westfield Mall Riccarton
3:00pm Hornby Hub
3:10pm Prebbleton Outside The Bridge Hotel, Springs Rd
3:20pm Rossendale Wines Drop Off
Total
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