Swiss Wine Festival Vevay River Run
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Event overview
The Swiss Wine Festival Vevay River Run 5K takes place on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The event offers the following distances:
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
Registration price is $20; the price increases after August 12, 2026. The run is timed. Runners are eligible for awards in seven age brackets for both male and female divisions and for overall male and female winners. Age brackets are: 14 and under, 15 thru 18, 19 thru 29, 30 thru 39, 40 thru 49, 50 thru 59, 60+. A random drawing for prizes will be held for participants after the event. The walk is competitive with awards only for the top male and top female walker; there are no age categories for the walk. The race is run by volunteers from the local high school cross country team and proceeds support that team.
Course and logistics
The 5K begins at the edge of the Ohio River, proceeds down Market Street, circles the town of Vevay, and finishes at Paul Ogle Riverfront Park. The course is on hard surface streets and is described as flat. Packet pickup is located under the shelter house next to the finish line in Paul Ogle Riverfront Park. Free parking is available immediately next to the Swiss Wine Festival entrance area one block north of the park. A PDF course map is available. The race coincides with the Swiss Wine Festival, which includes food booths, entertainment on three stages, arts and crafts, a grape stomp, amusement rides, a grand festival parade, fireworks, and riverboat cruises. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.