Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 5K: Sip, Savor & Sprint
Sun, May 3, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run through a beautiful theme park, then celebrate with festival favorites and exclusive ride times at this unique Food & Wine 5K.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
FestiveExperience a unique 5K at the Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival, inviting you to 'Sip, Savor & Sprint' through one of the world's most beautiful theme parks. This second annual event offers a scenic run across European villages, culminating in a festive finish line celebration. All participants receive a commemorative medal and shirt, plus a complimentary park ticket valid through September 2026. Enjoy early morning access, exclusive ride times, and a lively atmosphere perfect for all ages.
What to expect
- Run a 5K course winding through the European villages of Busch Gardens.
- Celebrate your finish with a DJ, photo opportunities, and festival favorites.
- Enjoy a complimentary park ticket and exclusive ride times after the race.
Standout details
- Free park ticket valid through September
- Commemorative medal and shirt
- Finish line celebration with DJ and photo ops
- Exclusive ride times
Perks & features
- After-Party
- Chip Timed
After-Party
Chip TimedFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Effort level
Overall course read based on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.
Steady Effort
Typical course trends
- Typically rolling
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
From the organizer
Sip, savor and sprint through the world's most beautiful theme park during the 2nd Annual Busch Gardens Food & Wine 5K. Embark on a race across the park's European villages and indulge in festival favorites at the finish line.
Event info
- All registered runners will receive a FREE park ticket valid through September 7, 2026
- FREE race day parking: lots open at 5:30am and close at 7:00am
- Participants enter through the main Toll Plaza
- Spectators are allowed at the start/finish line to cheer on their fellow friends and family
- Race begins at 7:30am and concludes at 9:00am
- Commemorative Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 5k medals and shirts for all participants
- Finish line end of race celebration featuring DJ, photo ops, and more
- Exclusive Ride times
- All ages are invited to participate
Awards
Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers in the Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 5k. The race will be chip timed and results will be posted online.