Wicked Wine Run - Cantigny Park
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Wicked Wine Run - Cantigny Park
The SKECHERS Wicked Wine Run is scheduled for October 24, 2026 at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Illinois (1S, 151 Winfield Rd). The event takes place on the park’s landscaped grounds and combines short-distance running and walking with on-course wine sampling and a finish-line celebration.
Distances offered:
- 5K run or walk
- 1K tasting walk
Ticket inclusions differ by distance. 1K tickets include an event shirt, three 1 oz wine tastings along the course plus a fourth tasting at the finish served in a wine glass, an event bib, and access to the after party. 5K tickets include an event shirt, a finisher medal for 5K participants, a complimentary glass of wine at the finish, an event bib, and access to the after party. A spectator tasting-only ticket is available and includes an etched wine glass and a bracelet for wine purchases at the event.
On-course and event features include race bags and goods, food trucks, aid and water stations, sampling stations, games, merchandise, a dance contest, and costume contests. The 5K course has two water stations plus finish-line water; the 1K has three sampling stations with a final sample at the finish.
Logistics: packet pickup details will be posted two weeks before the event; race-day pickup is available. Packet mailing is offered for a fee of $20 and includes automatic check-in. Parking at the venue may cost up to $20 cash per vehicle. All participants and spectators must be 21+ and will undergo age verification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
