WINE FLIGHT 5k

If good food, tasty drinks, and hanging out with friends is your idea of a good time, why not combine all three with a walk/run and take part in the Wine Flight 5k?

October 17
Downtown Portland, Maine
5k run/walk

The Wine Flight 5k is a unique event that combines food, drink, and fun with a 5k run/walk. You'll complete a 3.1-mile multi-loop course around Portland's scenic East End, with a stop after each mile to reward yourself with food bites and samplings from local food purveyors. Head out for a mile then sample fruits and veggies. Complete mile two and then taste cheese, meats, and crackers.

And after mile three, you'll get to stop at the sweets table and then finish at the wine tasting celebration. (Both wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be available). This as low-pressure an event as it gets - last year, only two participants (out of 250) actually ran the entire course!
Why experience the Wine Flight 5k? Because:

1. You get to eat while being active and drink wine to celebrate!

2. There is no time clock! No pressure and no one to beat. (Just a whole lot of fun to be had.)

3. You can wear a costume inspired by food and wine and win a prize! Local restaurant gift certificates will be given to those with the best duds. (We know a Concord grape who is already gearing up.)

4. The training is just as fun! The Maine Ambassadors of Food and Drink are getting you ready for the big day with a Wine Flight Training Series every Tuesday night in Portland. It starts with a 5k run/walk and ends with sampling at a local restaurant.

5. It's so unique. Unless you've been to France for the Marathon du Medoc, we're guessing you haven't experienced anything like this before!
                         
The Maine Running Company is a big sponsor of this year's Wine Flight and will be offering two "training session" at their Portland store in October for all registered athletes. By "training" we mean relaxed running/walking, food, drink, and enjoyable company! More details on the Tri-maine website soon.