Win a Half Corked Marathon Getaway
byIn BC we’re known for our creative runs and races, and there’s nothing quite like the Half Corked Marathon hosted by the Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association. This 18km race through the vineyards of the Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country (“OOWC”) was inspired by the legendary Medoc Marathon in Bordeaux. Participants of the Half Corked Marathon are encouraged to sample wines along the route, paired with celebrated regional cuisine from local chefs, restaurateurs and café owners, as they run or jog the course on May 23, 2015.
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2014 Half Corked Marathon. Photo courtesy of OOWC.
Half Corked Marathon
Now in its 5th year, the Half Corked Marathon has a full weekend of events and festivities, starting with registration on Friday, May 22nd that includes a welcome bag of goodies.
On Saturday May 23rd, groups of 250-300 runners will set off in 4 waves; running or jogging the 18km route. The race trail leads through the incredible surrounds of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country and brings together the region’s winemakers, chefs and producers, all of whom whole-heartedly embrace the event with 10-12 refreshment and wine tasting stations along the route. After the race, the Finish Line celebration includes a picnic lunch, live music, more wine tasting and an awards ceremony.
While tickets to the race are sold out, there are tickets available to the Primavera Dinner on May 22nd, the ultimate pre-race pasta dinner. Enjoy rustic pastas, salads, and your favourite wines from Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country as you dine family-style at a long table amongst rows of budding grapevines.
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Tinhorn Creek Concert Series
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards’ Canadian Concert Series is returning for 2015 with a stellar line-up of musical artists gracing the picturesque amphitheatre stage, including Yukon Blonde, Rich Hope & his Evil Doers, John Welsh and Reuben & The Dark.
The much-anticipated annual event is a rare opportunity to see some of Canada’s top musical talent while enjoying award-winning wines and taking in the spectacular views of the South Okanagan Valley. The Grand Finale is planned for September 12 with the headliner of the summer to be announced in April. For those wanting to get in on the fun, tickets go on sale April 1st and can be purchased via Tinhorn Creek’s online store, Facebook store, or by telephone: 250.498.3743 or 888.484.6467
Win a Half Corked Marathon Getaway
Like last year, Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country has offered up an incredible weekend experience to one lucky Miss604 reader who loves good wine and a scenic run in the beautiful South Okanagan. The giveaway includes:
- 2 nights accommodation at Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa in Osoyoos (May 22 and 23, 2015)
- 2 tickets to the Half Corked Marathon (May 23) – tickets include race registration, goodie bag, shuttle from Osoyoos, Finish Line lunch and wine tasting
- 2 tickets to Tinhorn Creek Vineyards’ Canadian Concert Series (May 23) where Rich Hope and his Evil Doers will take the stage at 7:30pm
Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment naming an Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country member (1 entry)
- Share/Like/or comment on this post on Facebook (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
Follow Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country on Facebook and Twitter for more information about this event and the region’s many other attractions.
I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Prize cannot be exchanged for cash or different travel dates. Must be 19+ to enter.
Update The winner is Benita Crombie!
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I will name Tinhorn Creek. We have visited this winery before. We loved it!
Gold Hill
Iniskillin 🙂 Love it.
I ran this once and the stop at Silver Sage Winery made a huge impression on me, loved their hospitality and friendliness!
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
As much as I LOVE all of the wineries in Oliver Osoyoos, I have to say that Nk’Mip Cellars has made quite an impression on me.
Culmina
Love Inniskillan winery!
Inniskillin
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
Inniskillin. I’d love to check out more of these wineries!
Burrowing Owl.
I love running & I love wine, sounds like an amazing time,a beautiful race course & delicious BC wines:D
considering I’ve never been to any of them!!
considering I’ve never been to any of them!! I would love to go to Inniskillin
Definitely Silver Sage Winery. They’re Sunset and Flame wines are both amazing.
Wow! Lots of good ones but a favourite is Tinhorn Creek. This run is motivation to … train.
Nk’Mip Cellars. Would love to win this!
Tinhorn Creek
Hester Creek
Silver Sage Vineyard goes all out for this… glass stemware and amazing snack to go with their gorgeous wines
Silver sage! Love their chili wine
An Oliver Ooysoos Wine Country member is Burrowing Owl.
Burrowing Owl! Always & forever 🙂
Maverick! Awesome to have South African style wine in our region.
I love Young & Wyse wines – order them all the time!
Hester Creek!! Would love to win this!! My mom & sister are coming out from NB to run this, I’d love to be able to run with them.
Tinhorn Creek … Yum 🙂
Hester creek
I would love to run to Silver Sage Winery
tinhorn creek. Would love to win this!
one of my favs – Desert Hills
Maverick
Desert Hills or Fairview Cellars – 2 of my favourites!
Oliver Twist! What an awesome giveaway!
Moon Cursor – yummy
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
Desert Hill, love!
Burrowing Owl 🙂
Inniskillin
Desert Hills…..a great little winery!
Tinhorn Creek!
Would love to win this! Tinhorn Creek would be a member winery!
Tinhorn creek
Desert Hills
Road 13 ! Would love to win this 🙂
Silversage Winery – My fav!
this would be fun I have tried to get in a few times pick me
Have been to lots of fabulous wineries in the Okanagan, but still love Tinhorn Creek the most!
Silver sage
Silver Sage
Church & State one of my favourites!
Iniskillin – so great!
Hester Creek!
mmmm, mmmmm Tinhorn creek!
Rustico!
Silver Sage
Iniskillin, one of my favorites!
Inniskillin
LOVE all the wineries there! I’m not picking favourites but I’ll name Hidden Chapel. They aren’t on the race route but are great at the after party!
Tinhorn Creek!
Inniskilling =D
*Inniskillin
Tillhorn Creek Vineyards!
Burrowing Owl
Hidden Chapel 🙂
Whoops….autocorrect…….Tinhorn Creek!
Nk’Mip Cellars
Burrowing Owl
Silver Sage !
Hester Creek! Good tasting wine.
Le Vieux Pin and La Stella are our favourites.
Inniskillin!! This would be a perfect getaway!
Nk’Mip Cellars
TIME Winery!!!! I just tried the Meritage that isn’t even on the market yet and it is AMAZING!!! Can’t wait for it to go on the shelves!!!
Burrowing Owl mmmm love them all!
this would be a dream come true. For myself and my sister Lynn for both of us to do this together.
My fav: Burrowing Owl
Burrowing Owl
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
Tinhorn concert series- 2015 will be the first time for me and heard so much!
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
Tinhorn creek vineyard.
A Crush Club member for years … Tinhorn Creek Vineyards!
Yum to Burrowing Owl!! Can’t wait till I get back there.
Tinhorn Creek
love running and love wine and not necessarily in that order! I am a member at Oliver Twist Winery!
Burrowing Owl!
Road 13 🙂
tinhorn creek — love it!
Road 13
Burrowing Owl…one of my Fav’s
Hester creek love it
Tinhorn Creek
Tinhorn Creek
Black Sage. Awesome
Drat. Almost got it right. I meant Black Hills. lol
I love Inniskillin!
Tinhorn Creek!
Silver sage
Silver sage!!
Hester Creek!! Newish to BC, I’ve been told many times I need to do this race. Would love to win an entry!! Thank you!
Desert Hills Winery
Tinhorn Creek would love to take part in this event.
Burrowing Owl!
Burrowing Owl. Excellent choice as always!
Burrowing Owl!!
Burrowing Owl
Burrowing Owl
Black Hills
Silver Sage – best wine in the world!
Nk’Mip Cellars
Road 13…love their wines!
Burrowing Owl
Some of the best wine I’ve had.
Bartier Brothers
Tinhorn Creek
Thinhorn Creek is my fav 🙂
Silver Sage!!!
Gehringer Brothers are the best!
Iniskillin
Do I have to just list one?!?!?! Silver Sage,Oliver Twist, Hidden Chapel of course Tinhorn Creek. OMG I can’t forget Road 13, Hester Creek or Burrowing Owl.
Tinhorn Creek!
My husband and I had a bottle of Young & Wyse with our dinner at home Monday night. Delish!
Burrowing Owl
Oliver Twist. This getaway sounds awesome!
Desert Hills
Desert Hills
Silver Sage Vineyard
Burrowing Owl
Church + State, which is one of my favourites!
Church and State!
Burrowing Owl!
Tinhorn creek!
Tinhorn creek!!
Pick me!!pick me!!!
Love Inniskillin!
Iniskillin
Tinhorn creek
Church & State
Silver Sage because of their authentic hospitality and gorgeous setting.
One year they even had their grandson as a greeter, dressed as a little Flash Gordon, welcoming all the runners. He would yell, “Grandma, Grandma, another runner!” and then shake everyone’s hand as they entered the property
Church & State
Burrowing owl
Silver sage
Had a great time at Silver Sage
Burrowing owl – yum! Favourite wine and beautiful winery.
Inniskillin
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Tinhorn Creek, love them!
Burrowing owl
Burrowing owl
Burrowing Owl 🙂
Tinhorn Creek!
Inniskillin
Burrowing Owl!
Burrowing Owl! Yum!
Tinhorn Creek
Heard so much about the wineries, but especially interested in Burrowing Owl. 🙂
Church & State!
Tinhorn Creek!!
My wife loves Gehringer Brothers riesling.
My favorite: Silver Sage
Tinhorn Creek
Silver Sage.
Tinhorn Creek
Road 13 is a lucky number.
Tinhorn Creek!
Tinhorn creek
Tinhorn Creek!
Tinhorn Creek!
Silver Sage!!
Black hills
Burrowing Owl. Mmmmm
Tinhorn Creek
How can you not love Silver Sage?
I loooooove Tinhorn Creek!
Tinhorn creek winery