Welcome to the Vino & Tap Run Club! We believe that the best runs (and walks) end with great friends, fantastic drinks, and delicious food. Whether you are training for your next marathon, looking to get moving with a casual stroll, or just wanting to meet new friends in the Downtown Cary area, our lifestyle-focused club is for you.
Weekly Schedule (Every Wednesday)
- 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM: Member arrival and check-in (Scan our Heylo QR code!)
- 6:15 PM: Group announcements and route explanations
- 6:20 PM: Run/Walk begins
- 7:00 PM onward: Members return to Vino & Tap for drinks, food, and socializing
Choose Your Route
We offer three carefully planned routes to accommodate all paces and experience levels:
- Option 1: 1.5-Mile Walking Route (Historic Downtown & Park Loop) – Enjoy wide sidewalks, landscaped park paths at Downtown Cary Park, crosswalk beacons, and plenty of pedestrian lighting. Perfect for a brisk walk!
- Option 2: 2.0-Mile Social Run/Walk (Academy & Higgins Greenway) – An out-and-back route featuring minimal turn confusion, gentle rolling terrain, and tree-lined neighborhood streets.
- Option 3: 5K Run (3.1-Mile Higgins Greenway & Downtown Loop) – For those wanting a standard 3-mile loop, this route offers varied scenery including tree canopy, paved greenway, and historic storefronts.
Run Club Rewards
Every week you participate, you receive one check-in toward our exclusive loyalty rewards:
- 10 Runs: Exclusive Vino & Tap Run Club T-Shirt
- 25 Runs: Vino & Tap Hat & $25 Gift Card
- 50 Runs: Special recognition on our milestone wall, plus an engraved Vino & Tap Run Club Wine Glass Set & a Bottle of Wine!
How to Join
Joining is completely free! We use the Heylo app to manage check-ins, maintain member profiles, and run our community group chat. Download the app, join the Vino & Tap group, and scan the QR code when you arrive on Wednesday.