
Charm City Run 5K at Boordy Vineyards presented by Hoka
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run through picturesque vineyards at golden hour, then unwind with wine, live music, and food trucks at this popular summer 5K.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Festive
Experience a beautiful golden hour 5K run through the scenic Boordy Vineyards and its surrounding areas. This popular summer event, hosted by Charm City Run, invites you to enjoy the unique charm of running among the vines. After crossing the finish line, relax and celebrate your achievement with a complimentary glass of wine in a souvenir glass, accompanied by live music, delicious snacks, and local food trucks. It's an inviting way to enjoy a summer evening.
What to expect
- Enjoy a beautiful golden hour 5K run through the rolling vineyard landscape.
- Receive a soft short sleeve shirt and a souvenir wine glass with a complimentary fill (21+).
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Steady crowd
788 5K finishers in 2018. Large enough to feel social, without necessarily feeling packed.
Typical finish
33:12
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 22:12.
People mix
More women
About 70% women and 30% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2018, this looks like a steady crowd: 788 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 33:12. The quicker front of the field averaged about 22:12. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Baltimore, MD
Travel draw
Bel Air, MD
Travel draw
Lutherville Timonium, MD
Travel draw
Nottingham, MD
Travel draw
Parkville, MD
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Female 1 to 10
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 11 to 15
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 16 to 19
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 20 to 29
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 30 to 39
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2018 | 788 | 33:12 | 33:58 | 22:12 | 17:20 / 19:43 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
Run the vines in 2026 and join us at one of our most popular summer races, hosted by Charm City Run and our friends at Boordy Vineyards! Not only will registrants enjoy a beautiful golden hour run through the vineyard and surrounding area, but each participant will receive a soft short sleeve shirt and a souvenir wine glass (with a complimentary fill for registrants 21+). Kick back and relax after the race with your hard-earned glass of wine, live music, snacks, and food trucks. Register now to save your spot. We look forward to seeing you!