Run for the Rose

Event Overview

Join us for the 11th Annual Run for the Rosé! This scenic 5K run/walk takes place at the historic New Salem State Park, starting and finishing at West of Wise Winery, home to award-winning wines from their family vineyard. The course features a mix of roads and trails alongside the beautiful Sangamon River in Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site.

Food and Beverages

• Food Truck: Cousins Maine Lobster food truck will be onsite!
• Drink Options: If wine isn’t your thing, the winery also offers cider & beer from excellent local breweries!

Registration Includes

• Race Type: Chip-timed 5K run/walk
• Tasting Tickets: Wine tasting tickets
• Souvenir: Wine Glass

Awards

• Overall Awards: Prizes will be awarded to top overall male and female finishers
• Division Awards: Top three finishers in each age division (male/female)

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, April 18th
• Race Start Time: 10:00 AM
• Packet Pickup: Friday, April 17th: 12:00–5:30 PM at West of Wise Winery or Race day from 8:45–9:45 AM
• Notes: Due to trails, strollers are not allowed.

Weather Policy

This event will take place rain or shine—don’t miss out!

Day of Registration

Day of sign-up is available at the winery, please be signed up for the race by 9:40 AM so we have time to put your info in the system for the chip timing. Thank you!

More Information

For additional details and registration, visit Run for the Rose.