Glitter, Grapes & Good Vibes – The Half Corked Marathon Returns for its 17th Year Saturday May 31st, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY
What: 2025 Half Corked Marathon Party at the Finish Line
When: Saturday May 31st 2025, between 11.00am-3.30pm
– The majority of runners will be crossing the Finish Line between 12.30-2.00pm
– Best costume awards presented on stage between 2.15-3.00pm
– The 2025 theme is DISCO!
Where: Oliver Community Park, 6359 Park Dr, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0
Who: 1,700 Half Corked Marathon participants, plus wineries, sponsors and partners
Interviews available:
– Jennifer Busmann, executive director, Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country
– Winery owners and representatives in attendance
– Participants
Details:
Returning for its 17th year, the Half Corked Marathon is back on Saturday, May 31, 2025, with over 1,700 participants enjoying a wildly fun and unforgettable, wine-filled adventure through Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country.
Between 11:00am and 3:00pm, runners will cross the Finish Line at Oliver Community Park, having completed a scenic 20km+ route through some of Canada’s most iconic wine-growing regions—including the Black Sage Road, Golden Mile, and stretches along the beautiful Okanagan River. Expect creative costumes, spontaneous dance routines and plenty of wine stops along the way.
The Party at the Finish Line is open to all—come for the live music, food trucks, and wine tastings (commemorative tasting glasses and tokens available for purchase). Vancouver’s Paella Guys will be returning to serve delicious, fresh made paella for participants. Prizes will be awarded for Best Individual Costume, Best Team, and Best Skit.
General admission is free, and wine tasting tickets can be purchased in advance or at the gate. Join us for a day of laughter, wine, and community in the heart of BC’s wine country.
For media access (inc paella lunch and wine tastings), please contact: Marisa Cuglietta (marisa@hawksworth.ca / 778.987.3707).
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About Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country
Uncork the Sun in Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country and encounter colourful characters, award-winning wineries, and stunning scenery which all give this decorated region its unique glow. Situated at the very southern tip of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, in one of the warmest areas of Western Canada, the region’s wineries have won more accolades than any other wine region in Canada. The sunny slopes of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country are also the perfect place to enjoy fine-dining with vineyard views, the opportunity to stay on a winery and wake up surrounded by vines, and to enjoy award-winning wine and food experiences, such as the Half Corked Marathon, Pig Out Festival Weekend and Savour the Sun winemaker dinners.
For our full list of winery members, visit www.oliverosoyoos.com/category/wineries
facebook.com/oliverosoyooswinecountry
instagram.com/uncorkthesun #uncorktogether #halfcorkedmarathon
Media Contact
Hawksworth Communications
Marisa Cuglietta
M: 778.987.3707