Runners lace up for Shady Lane Cellars Wine Run Aug. 10
July 9, 2025 — The team at Shady Lane Cellars may be known for handcrafting award-winning and sustainable Michigan wines at the estate winery. When they’re not working in the vineyard, winery or tasting room, you’ll find them making the most of the outdoors on the picturesque Leelanau Peninsula.
This summer, it’s possible to enjoy the best of both worlds during the first Shady Lane Cellars Wine Run 5K, set for Sunday Aug. 10, 2025 in Suttons Bay.
“Several of our staff members participate in locally promoted races so it was a natural fit both from an employee standpoint, property capacity standpoint – and tying award-winning wine with a fun outdoor run!” said Angela Turner, events coordinator.
WALK, RUN, SIP
All are welcome to join the festivities for this inaugural event. The timed 5K winds through the vineyard in multiple loops. It is open to those who plan to walk or run the course as well as volunteers. All participants receive a race tee shirt, collapsible wine glass, wine glass-shaped medal and chip-timed race bib. A wine pour is included for each race at the finish line.
WHEN
Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025
9 a.m. to Noon – The Tasting Room opens to volunteers, participants and family members, friends (and four-legged friends, too!)
10 a.m. – The Wine Run 5K begins
Noon – The Tasting Room opens to the public
WHERE
9580 E. Shady Lane, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Shady Lane Cellars encompasses 150 acres in Suttons Bay, including its 52-acre estate-grown vineyard, a 100-year-old fieldstone chicken coop-turned-tasting room, a 32-foot covered patio pavilion and outdoor fireplace.
COST
$15 (volunteers who also race) to $35 (participants)
Note: The cost increases as the event nears.
REGISTER
Sign up today: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/SuttonsBay/ShadyLaneWineRun5k?raceRefCode=JgvmIXxE
About Shady Lane Cellars
Shady Lane Cellars produces one of the largest percentages of estate-grown wine in its region. Offering hilltop views of the Leelanau Peninsula in northern Michigan, the winery and its staff create a comfortable approach to wine. The winery was founded in 1999. Since 2017 all Shady Lane Cellars wines are 100 percent estate-grown. Since 2020, Shady Lane Cellars’ has earned Sustainability in Practice – or SIP Certified – status. Now open daily year-round! Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
