Sandhill Crane Winemaker's Dinner
Running Between the Vines Exclusive Winemaker’s Dinner and Cellar Tour
Friday, August 14, Sandhill Crane Vineyard 6:30pm
The finest pre-race meal imaginable!
Reservations must be made by end of the day August 9.
RSVP for Dinner HERE! YUM!
Check out the dinner and wine pairing menu HERE. - Coming Soon!
The Winemaker's Dinner begins with an introduction from a vineyard representative. Before each course is presented, the vineyard representative will provide insight into the dish's preparation and the wine selection. Many of the ingredients come from local farms, small manufacturers, and other businesses.
Sandhill Crane Vineyards uses only the finest local produce for their handcrafted wines, made right on the premises. Our winemaker is known for her wide range of clean, rich, complex wines. Made lovingly in small batches, the tasting list includes well-balanced acidic white wines, rich reds, flavorful fruit wines and delicious sweet-tart dessert wines.
Seating starts at 6:00pm and the dinner begins at 6:30pm. Advanced sign-up is required. Early reservations are suggested as seating is limited to 72 guests. Please sign up on the online reservation form to guarantee your seat.
The dinner will conclude with a cellar tour with the wine maker. Come and get the behind the scenes tour and see why Sandhill Crane Vineyards has earned the most gold medals and the greatest number of medals of any winery in southeast Michigan.
$59 per person includes tax, gratuity and online processing fee.
CAMPING
Camp Bruin
Camp out on the land and set your soul free. Camp Bruin is 140 acres of pure Michigan wilderness that includes a beach on Bruin Lake, with spacious camp sites and endless trails to explore.
An up north feel without the drive, keeping the carbon footprint low!
Sites include:
- Parking for up to 4 cars on site
- Camping for up to 5 people
- Rustic Camping (No Hook-ups on site)
- Access to heated bath house
- Several community firepits
Learn more and signup HERE
Glamping Tents at The Woodlands at Lake Bruin Experience luxury at The Woodlands! Our high ceiling Glamping tents come equipped with either a Queen or two twin beds. Included in the price of your stay are freshly washed bedlinens and towels. Glamping tents are outfitted with electric, ceiling fan, overhead light, usb charging ports, trash bin, private fire pit and an endless wood supply. Learn more and book your tent HERE.
JACKSON AREA HOTEL BLOCKS
Jackson Area Accomodations:
Check out Experience Jackson's website HERE for other local room options.
"Your place to stay in Jackson is more than just a bed. It's your home away from home while you're here. We have wide selection for every price range, location and need." - Experience Jackson
Tru by Hilton Jackson
$125 + tax/night
Book HERE
+1-517-867-5000
Call-ins must mention RUNNING BETWEEN THE VINES
Must reserve by 7/8.
Awesome swag for 2020!
Plan on sticking around after your run! Join us for a cool down stroll through the vineyards at Sandhill Crane. Your bib will get you wine tasting paired with some great local treats! Check back as the list grows! Want to see your company's name on the list? E-mail Mandy for details!
Artisan bean-to-bar chocolate handmade in Dexter, Michigan.
They source the finest Nacional Cacao from organic family farms in Ecuador and make stone-ground chocolate in small batches in Dexter, Michigan. Mindo is constantly striving to create a sustainable, environmentally-friendly company that goes above and beyond fair trade standards in pursuit of the most delicious chocolate possible.
Finalists in the Good Food Awards in 2011 and 2013.
Order online or find their chocolate in a store near you HERE!
Zingerman’s Bakehouse is an energetic group of dedicated bakers and food lovers committed to making and selling the best-tasting, traditionally made breads and pastries that they can imagine. They are real artisan bakers, which means that they use traditional methods and flavorful ingredients to make their bread and sweet stuff. Learn how to make their breads and pastries at BAKE!, their facility for hands-on baking classes. Visit their southside neighbors for more great food—Zingerman’s Creamery and Zingerman’s Coffee Company.
See where to find their prodcuts in a store near you HERE!
Jerusalem Garden's founder Rubhi Ramlawi was a quiet man who welcomed anyone into his tiny restaurant. His spirit of kindness and openness imbued the place he established in 1987 to support his family.
Today, three of the founder’s children are still involved and partners in the business: Ali Ramlawi, who at 18 came in to honor his father’s legacy. still makes hummus using his father’s recipe and serves as manager and head of operations, Nadyia serves as an assistant manager, and Mustafa focuses on making falafel.
The essential spirit of Jerusalem Garden goes back to a big-hearted immigrant who cared about people – and wanted his family to have something to nourish themselves after he was gone.
Check them out in downtown Ann Arbor! Trust us...you will want to after you get to sample their hummus! Click HERE for directions and more information!
An organic blend of apple cider vinegar, Michigan spring water, honey and fresh ginger. For centuries this restorative drink has quenched the thirst of hard workers on farms across North America, including our own.
J.K's Farmhouse first non-alcoholic offering is an all natural electrolyte replacement. Excellent on its own or as a part of your new favorite cocktail.
See where to find Haybaler in a store near you HERE!
Located on the South Side of Ann Arbor, Michigan, our Creamery retail shop is dedicated to purveying the highest-quality American made cheeses, beer, wine, and various accoutrements for all three. Our rotating selection includes exemplary cheeses from the best makers in the Nation as well as a curated selection of some historically incredible European imports. We also serve our hand-made gelato and sorbets out of our dipping case.
See where to find Zingerman's Creamery products in a store near you HERE!
2021 RF Events Volunteer Opportunities
Due to COVID-19 restrictions we may be opening some events up later than normal. Let us know if you are still interested in volunteering HERE and save the date!
We will be updating the volunteer registration pages closer to the race date with specific jobs to select. For now, please leave us your information via the above link. We will be in touch with you when volunteer opportunities are finalized.
