The countdown is on to the second Coonawarra Running Festival on November 11.

The event will feature running or walking races for distances of 1km, 6km, 12km and 21km.

All participants receive a medal and there will be prizemoney for the top three placegetters in each event.

Participants are being encouraged to register early and currently there is a prize for registrations this month.

The first race of the day commences at 8am, while the unique Wobbly Winery Walk will also return, taking wobblers through vineyards to taste wine at six cellar door outlets in a fun, untimed event with each participant receiving a running bib and commemorative glass.

There will be lots of fun for the younger family members on the day including a toddler race for a gold coin entry donation and a variety of characters including Lego man, Smokey Bear and Karak.

Remembrance Day will be acknowledged by those in attendance at 11am.

Other highlights of the day will be the Show ‘n Shine vehicles co-ordinated by Jeff Pahl, more than 20 market stalls and music played throughout the day.

The local Coonawarra Choir and musician Scott Finck will perform and there will be plenty of food and drinks to make an enjoyable festive day at the Coonawarra Park.

A shuttle bus is available from most accommodation places and Penola and return.

The event is held to raise funds and awareness about mental health, with services and resources on display in a mental health hub.

Funds raised from the event will be held in trust by Breakthrough Mental Health Research Fund to be utilised in the local community.

Visit www.coonawarrarunningfestival.com.au or email coonawarrarunning@gmail.com for further information and registrations.