Win a Getaway to the Half Corked Marathon in Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country
One of the most hotly anticipated (and sold out) events in Western Canada, the Half Corked Marathon weaves racers along an 18km route through the beautiful vineyards of the Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country, sampling wines and fine food along the route. Bordered by mountain ranges, rivers, and lakes, the area is majestic by nature – and naturally unique, just like the Half Corked Marathon.
Photo credit: Darren Robinson
Half Corked Marathon
Created by the Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association, and inspired by the legendary Medoc Marathon in Bordeaux, the Half Corked Marathon pays homage to one of Canada’s most decorated wine regions; a celebration of the Golden Mile and Black Sage Road benches connecting the communities of Oliver and Osoyoos.
Taking place on Saturday, May 28, 2016 this is the sixth year of the Half Corked Marathon, which can be walked or jogged. Racers are not timed and fancy dress is encouraged! Visit 10-12 wineries and food stations along the route where you can sample wines and fine cuisine from Oliver-Osoyoos restaurants.
Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country Getaway
Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country wants to invite one lucky Miss604 reader to the region to give them a coveted spot in the Half Corked Marathon (with a guest) along with a suite 2-night stay at Spirit Ridge at Nk’Mip Resort May 27th to May 29th.
A true oasis, Spirit Ridge at NK’MIP Resort places guests in the heart of Canada’s premiere wine making region. Framed by drastic sun-drenched landscapes, miles of vineyards and views to Osoyoos Lake, Spirit Ridge is within reach of desert golf, luxurious spa experiences, a winery and a unique cultural opportunity. Designed to accommodate breathtaking views and al fresco luxury, Spirit Ridge graces guests with gourmet kitchens, spacious bedrooms, as well as balconies and patios perfect for barbecues and moonlit cocktails.
Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment naming an Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country member (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, May 3, 2016. Prize is valid for an overnight stay May 27, 2016 and May 28, 2016 (checking out May 29th) and cannot be exchanged for cash or different travel dates. Must be 19+ to enter.
Update The winner is LesliCK!
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All the love for Stoneboat!! Great winery.
All the love for Stoneboat!! Great winery.
Burrowing owl. Yum!
Hidden Chapel! Beautiful 😀
One of my new favourites: CC Jentsch!
Burrowing Owl – my fav!
Burrowing Owl
Burrowing Owl
Nk’Mip Cellars
Nk’Mip Cellars
Moon Curser yumm! This would be an amazing getaway! I’m an avid runner and would love to try this run. I’ve been trying to register for it for years but it always sold out! Plus this weekend is the weekend of my fiance’s birthday! So perfect.
Oh I love Osoyoos! I hope to win. C.C. Jentsch Cellars is my fave in the area. A little gem 🙂
Hester Creek
A beautiful place!
Burrowing Owl!
Burrowing Owl
Burrowing Owl!! My fav ❤️
Dessert Hill Winery
Montakarn is new to me — would love to try.
Gehringer Brothers! This sounds like the best half marathon ever. I’m down
Nk’Mip Cellars is my pick. Thanks for the chance to win this stay! 🙂
Burrowing Owl
Burrowing Owl. This sounds fantastic!
Tin Horn Creek❤️
One of my favs! Desert Hills.
The view from Tin Horn Creek is amazing, I’d love to go back.
I like Inniskillin!
Nk’mip all the way!
Silver Sage
Burrowing Owl 🙂
Burrowing Owl!
Osoyoos first time would be great.
Jackson Triggs yummy!
Burrowing owl, seems like a must try on that list 🙂
Jackson Triggs!
Nk’Mip Cellars
Nk’Mip – what is there not to love?
Moon Curser
Burrowing Owl
Silver Sage!
Moon Curser! *crossing my fingers*
Nk’Mip Cellars is my choice! What a great weekend getaway this would be…thanks for the chance to win 🙂
Moon Curser FTW! 🙂
Black Hills! Nota Bene! Fantastic!
Church & State forever.
I love Young & Wyse
Hate to be a parrot , but Burrowing Owl, winner of numerous awards, gorgeous setting and facilities. Try it, a heavenly experience you need!
Stoneboat is amazing!
Black Hills!
Jackson Triggs
Burrowing owl
Silver sage
Road 13. I haven’t tried them yet!
Burrowing owl and Covert Farms!
dessert hill <3
Stoneboat is a fav of mine
Fairview Cellars
Church & State
Burrowing Owl
I love food, wine and dressing up. Not much of a runner but I can walk?! Sign me up! 🙂
Oops. Didn’t read the instructions. Silver Sage is my favorite. I like sweeter wines.
Moon Curser got great wine!
Jackson-Triggs. Cheers!
Burrowing Owl
So many great wineries, but I’ll choose Road 13.
Burrowing Owl is one of my favourites!
Get intoxicated in the natural beauty of Wine Country.
Church & State is one name. Good thing they’re in Canada. In the USA, they’d be separated as in the separation of Church and State. Just sayin …
Inniskillin
I’ve read the book, I’ve seen the movie but not had the pleasure of visiting Oliver Twist winery or tasted their wine. Would love to have the opportunity to go to Oliver to do so along with many other wineries. Sounds like a great adventure. Thank you for the opportunity to enter.
I cannot wait to visit many of the wineries, and enjoy Spirit Ridge! Woot, hoot, Burrowing Owl!
Burrowing Owl! 🙂
Osoyoos – The best vacation spot in the province!…with some of the finest vineyards & wines in the world.
Silver Sage! Osoyoos is absolutely beautiful.
Burrowing owl!
Burrowing owl
Burrowing Owl is my favourite right now! Would love to try them all!
Moon Curser is my choice.
Tinhorn Creek is my favourite!!
Burrowing owl is great!
Blue Sky!
Burrowing Owl
Silver Sage Winery
CC.Jentsch!
burrowing owl
Tinhorn Creek
Stoneboat! One of my favourite wineries and has the most amazing dessert wine!
Burrowing owl, silver sage!
Hester Creek and Tin Horn Creek!
Hestor Creek and Burrowing owl!
Burrowing Owl! Not just for their exquisite wine but for their conservation efforts!
Tinhorn Creek, Burrowing Owl and church & state!
Nk’Mip Cellars but clearly I need to try a few others. I did not know there were so many.
Road 13!!
I would love to run along Road 13, up and down the Back Hills looking for the Hidden Chapel while the Young & Wyse Oliver Twist floats his Stoneboat down Tinhorn Creek under a beautiful Blue Sky. 😉
Silver Sage — the best dessert wines… and so generous with sampling, with lots of cheese and crackers to fill you up on the wine tour.
I whine for wine