209 Events
Next Race: 13/09/2026
Denbies Wine Estate, London Road, Dorking, RH5 6AA
Next Race: 13/09/2026
Denbies Wine Estate, London Road, Dorking, RH5 6AA
Tracy Keverne
Fun
No water at 2nd stop.
Jackfruit not very nice
Thank you for the feedback! We will be assessing what went wrong at WS2 and strive to not let that happen next year!! Noted re the jackfruit, we will work with Denbies to improve this aspect of the post race party 209 Events team
Fantastic Event.
This was our first Bacchus event — and it will definitely not be our last! The winery is absolutely beautiful, with stunning views all along the course. The food was delicious, the wine was flowing, and the live bands and DJ kept the energy high all day. The atmosphere had such a fun, lively vibe, and the effort everyone put into their fancy dress was amazing — the costumes were incredible! Everything came together for an unforgettable day! Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for the kind words, it is really appreciated!! Best 209 Events team
Ruth Choat
My favourite running event of the year
Finisher T-shirts this year were poor quality compared with previous years but otherwise another great event
Hi, Thank you for the feedback, it really does help. What part were you unsatisfied with (material, colour, design etc.). Please drop us an email so we can improve our race!! Best 209 Events team
Vicky Smith
Excellent event - such fun. My first half marathon and I would do it again without hesitation
Thank you so much for the kinds words, glad you enjoyed!! 209 Events team
Daniel Nadel
One wine station is not really a wine run
Was looking forward to a wine run but one wine station at the beginning and 50ml of fizz at the end is hardly a wine run. There really needs to be one more wine station in the middle.
I can't really recommend it to people as a wine run when there is only one wine station.
Hi, Thank you for the feedback. There are two wine stations on the course currently and a water station. Apologies that you didn't get to experience the full race as it was meant to be. Do you have a Strava (or Strava equivalent) that we can see where you may have gone off course please? Best, 209 Events team
Karen Sherry
Brilliant event. Very well run and so much fun. The wine and food during the race were excellent. The post run party and food were awesome. I will be back next year, after doing some hill training!
Thank you for your review! Look forward to seeing you next year! Best 209 Events team
Gareth Snelson
A corking day out
Great atmosphere, great scenery, great costumes, great organisation. Not too much queueing for drinks, but perhaps a little crowded once the 10k joined in. Not easy to improve on that due to lack of space.
Will definitely be back
Thank you for the feedback, we are actively working towards finding a way to spread the course and runners on the course. Thanks for coming along and leaving a review! Best 209 Events team
Aaron Bird
The best atmosphere of any event I have done
Such a fun day. This is not a race, this is an experience! Running amongst the vines, sampling Denbies' wine, dressing up, talking to other competitors, and dancing at water stations. The finish party is like no other race, great food, music, and of course, wine! Well done 2:09 events for a unique event that welcomes runners [and walkers] of all abilities. We will be back!
Thank you so much for the kind words, it is really nice to see people get some joy out of the day! Makes all the hard work worth it! Best, 209 Events team
estelle rock
Lack of water, great scenery and great effort by participants
The water stop we had between our two wine water stops had no water!!!
The heat was pretty intense and one person running with us was in a fully covered and enclosed outfit and was in desperate need of some water!
At an event this size and for what we paid to attend water should have been available at this stop.
Hi, Thank you for the comments! We completely agree and are working on more efficient water distribution for 2026. Much appreciated and thank you for coming to our race. Best 209 Events team
Helen Holton
Really enjoyable event
Thank you for the feedback and kind words! 209 Events team
Clare Parsons
Would recommend
Would like if more water available at stops- we were told there is limited supply and only given a tiny cup! Weather was very hot. Overall fun and great organisation and lovely route, esp downhill at the end!
Thank you for the feedback and comments. We will do better and get more water out to the stations next year. Best 209 Events team
Paul Yung
Amazingly friendly half marathon
The run was well organised and welcoming, but the food options at the end were a real letdown
Thank you for the feedback, this is really useful and we will take onboard your points in our post race meeting with Denbies. Best, 209 Events team
Amy Rowland
absolutely amazing, couldnt fault it and the staff
Fantastically organised and thank you! Smashing event and loved every minute of it!
Thank you for coming to the event and hope you had a great time! Best, 209 Events team
Charlotte Llewellyn-Fox
Great fun, views & atmosphere but not for the faint hearted
Thank you for coming to the event and hope you had a great time! Best, 209 Events team
Natalie McMillan
My first 10k and the bar is set HIGH
The only thing I would have loved was a water station at the top of the big hill. I was dying haha. But otherwise everything was amazing, what a fun day!
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Will add this into our notes for next year! Best 209 Events team
Chris Holmes
Great event which combines drinking and exercising
Great wines from the shop to buy to take home too!
Glad you enjoyed the wine!! 209 Events team
Richard Heaton
A great event with a real feel good atmosphere. Will be back next year!
Missed the energy food and gel feed stations this year.
Hi, Thank you for the feedback, we made a decision to remove them this year but will bring this up in our next post-race meeting. Best 209 Events team
Carly Taylor
Difficult hills especially in the heat but atmosphere and encouragement from everyone around was amazing! Would definitely recommend and will be entering for next year (but will do some hill training!)
Thank you for taking the time to come to our race and leave a review. Much appreciated!! 209 Events team
Charles Davey
Great fun!
Loved the event. Everything you could hope for in a Wine half marathon BUT this is very hilly for beginners
Richard Wilson
It was excellent and very enjoyable.
It's difficult to imagine how it could be improved. I replied "Yes" to question 6 on the basis that my friend and I met a lady running her first half marathon and she seemed to be enjoying it.
Glad you had a great time and thank you for the kind words! Best 209 Events team