Oliver Osoyoos Half Corked Marathon

Run a beautiful half-marathon in Oliver Osoyoos WIne Country, with over 20 wines to sample along the way!


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Location: Oliver

Join the Half Corked Marathon for a unique outdoor wine tasting adventure, running through the picture-perfect vineyards of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country. 

Sip and savour 20 delicious wines as you run through the vineyards along the Golden Mile and Black Sage benches, and by the Okanagan River.

Once across the finish line, there will be many more many samples and celebrations to enjoy.

Costumes are encouraged at the Half Corked Marathon.

Race registrations are limited and there is a lottery for entry. While the half-marathon is now sold out for 2026, you can still attend Half Corked events including Thursday's Tailgate Social, the Friday Night Block Party and the Party at the Finish Line to cheer on your racing friends. 

Included in race entry:

  • Run through amazing vineyards and enjoy wines and appies from 20+ world-class wineries, over a 24km course
  • Commemorative swag bag with race goodies
  • Race day transportation to and from the start/finish gates

Transportation to and from the events ensures you can enjoy all there is to offer at each event. 

Race weekend activities

Fill your race weekend with food, wine and fun! 

Thurs, May 28  The Tailgate Social
A pre-weekend kickoff, featuring wine tasting and food trucks in a casual vineyard setting, at Lakeside Cellars (pictured below). Tickets $30.

New to the Half Corked Marathon, the Tailgate Social kicks off the race weekend early at Lakeside Cellars.

Fri, May 29  The Block Party
Meander through the vineyards partaking in a multi-course paired feast, hosted at Nostalgia Winery. Tickets $130 ea.

Stroll through vineyards while dining on the best the region has to offer.

Sat, May 30  Race Day

Party at the Finish Line 
Cheer in the runners, and then celebrate together with live entertainment, wine tastings and more food trucks! General admission is free, wine tasting included with race entry.

Dinner at the Farm 
Finish the race day with an unforgettable dinner in beautiful wine country! Tickets $160 ea.

More info

For more info about the race and race events, visit the Half Corked Marathon event page.

Extend your visit to Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country; get to know the wineries and check out this feature story on all the fun awaiting you in Osoyoos, all season long.

Where to stay  check in with Destination Osoyoos for a host of accommodation options. 

More events  check out the Destination Osoyoos event calendar for more.

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