Chateau Meichtry 5K

Sat, May 16, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

Location: 1862 Orchard Lane, Talking Rock, GA 30175
Distance: 5K
Type: Run

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

Run a beautiful 5K through a North Georgia vineyard, then celebrate with wine, tacos, and live music, all while supporting a local cause.

Fun
Scenic
Festive
For a Cause

Join the 4th Annual Chateau Meichtry 5K, starting and finishing at the scenic Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard & Winery in North Georgia wine country. Run on rural roads surrounded by the beautiful Appalachian foothills. Your finish awaits in a lively wine garden, featuring live music, complimentary wine (for those 21 and over), and tacos. This event supports Ellijay Paws in Need, making your run meaningful.

What to expect

Run a 5K on rural roads winding through the scenic Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard & Winery.

From the organizer

Join us for the 4th Annual 5K 2nd year at Winery!

5K starts at 8:30am on the Winery property. See website for course map.

Starting and finishing at the scenic Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard & Winery near Ellijay, Ga!

We'll run on rural roads around the winery; a family-owned and operated winery and vineyard, located in North Georgia wine country.

The vineyard lies in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The rolling hills provide a perfect location for growing quality wine grapes. We invite you to come out for a tasting or a glass while enjoying the beautiful scenery, and on weekends, enjoy live music entertainment from a great array of Georgia musicians every Saturday & Sunday from 1:30-5:30. See events page for details!! We have indoor & outdoor seating available. We have live music every Saturday & Sunday from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m., as well as food trucks on the weekend. We offer tours every Saturday at 12:30 p.m.

When done with the 5K enjoy a wine garden finish; complete with live music, 1- 5oz wine (21 and over) and tacos included (more wine, and now beer available for purchase). Custom 5K finisher medals , dry-fit short sleeve t-shirt for all! Awesome raffle prizes! Proceeds will go to support Ellijay Paws in Need.

Live music, food and wine until 11am!