Races Milawa Festival Volunteer

Frequently asked questions.

Everything you need to know about Vineyards Twilight — registration, race day, getting there, and more.

Registration & Entry Transfers, Deferrals & Refunds Race Day Getting There & Parking The Festival Volunteering Photos & Results Partners & Sponsors

Registration & Entry

Registrations for 2027 aren't open yet — use the Register button anywhere on the site to leave your email and we'll let you know the moment entries open.
Half Marathon (21.1km), 10km, or 5km — see the Races page for full course details and pricing.
No age restrictions apply — runners of all ages are welcome across all distances.
Yes, the 5km is stroller-friendly.
A personalised race bib, timed result, and a finisher's medal, plus entry to the post-race festival.
Entries are sold in Current, Gold, Silver and Bronze pricing tiers that increase as the event gets closer — check the Races page for current pricing per distance.
Yes — VTeam points earned from volunteering can be redeemed at registration. Sign in to VTeam to check your balance.

Transfers, Deferrals & Refunds

Yes, for a $10 transfer fee, up until 26 February 2027 at 12:00pm. Manage this yourself through your Race Roster account.
Yes. Moving to a longer distance costs the price difference plus a $10 fee; moving to a shorter distance is a flat $10 fee (no refund of the difference). Both close 26 February 2027 at 12:00pm.
No — all transfers and distance changes must be completed by 26 February 2027, 12:00pm. None are possible on the day itself.
No, deferrals aren't available for Vineyards Twilight.
Only if you purchased Refund Protection at checkout. Claims are handled directly by Race Roster — see our Contact page and select "Claiming Refund Protection" for the link.

Race Day

The Half Marathon starts at 5:45pm; the 10km and 5km both start at 6:00pm, Saturday 27 February 2027.
Bib collection runs from 2:00pm until 30 minutes prior to your race, at Brown Brothers, Milawa.
All distances finish at Brown Brothers. The Half Marathon and 5km also start at Brown Brothers; the 10km starts at Sam Miranda, with a bus provided — see the Races page for full course details.
Yes, at regular intervals on every course — exact locations per distance are listed on the Races page.
8:30pm for all distances.
A mix of grass, trail and sealed road, generally flat, threading through vineyard rows and country lanes.

Getting There & Parking

Brown Brothers Winery, Milawa VIC, in Victoria's King Valley.
Yes, on-site parking is available at Brown Brothers for race entrants.
Yes — departs 12:00pm from Darebin and Glen Waverley, returns 9:15pm, $50 per person return. Book a seat here.
Yes — departs Albury 3:00pm with a stop in Wangaratta around 3:45pm, arriving Milawa approximately 4:05–4:10pm. Returns 9:15pm, same booking link as the Melbourne bus. See Getting There.
It's a popular weekend on the wine trail, so we'd recommend booking ahead if you plan to stay. See Getting There for accommodation options around Milawa and Wangaratta.

The Festival

From 2pm, the Brown Brothers Cellar Door opens for the Vineyards Twilight festival — food, live music, and a finish-line party among the vines, running until 9:00pm.
Yes — the festival is free of charge for anyone to attend, so family and friends are welcome to come along and celebrate even if they're not racing.

Volunteering

Join the VTeam — aid station and course marshal volunteers earn race credits, merch and status. Sign up here.
Race credits redeemable against future entries, merchandise, and VTeam status — details are on the VTeam site.

Photos & Results

Yes — race day photos are available via Photohawk, our event photography partner.
Tag @vineyards.run in your race day photos.
Past and current results are linked by year on the Results page.

Partners & Sponsors

Brown Brothers, Sam Miranda, and John Gehrig Wines each host a stretch of the course.
Sponsorship, the Clubs Program, and the Local Business Program are all outlined on our Partners & Programs page.
Can't find what you're after? Get in touch and we'll help directly.
With thanks to our sponsors
Brown Brothers Sam Miranda John Gehrig Wines Wangaratta Council Fit City Tours 32Gi Sports Nutrition
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