Fueled by Fine Wine Half: Vines, Views & 2,100 Feet

Gregg LeBlanc(MM13039, DA2537, HF4564)– Lifetime Half #286
Fueled By Fine Wine Half (July 12, 2026)

Sunday was my 12th time running the @fueledby_finewine Half Marathon since toeing the line for the first time in 2012.

This race is definitely a love hate for me. I don’t line trail running and this race traverses through vineyards along dirt trails & gravel as much as it goes across pavement. 2,100+ feet of elevation gain isn’t chump change either.

The vines, views and wines are all stunning. Of course I had to sip some rose’ at fueling stations when offered. Check out the view from the Four Graces tasting room.

I also bumped into many of my running friends along the way – before, during, and after.

Photo and post credit Gregg LeBlanc(MM13039, DA2537, HF4564)