Sip, savor and sprint through the world's most beautiful theme park during the inaugural 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 5:00am and close at 6:30am

-            Participants enter through the main Toll Plaza

-            Spectators are allowed at the start/finish line to cheer on their fellow fiends and family

-            Race begins at 7:00am and concludes at 8:30am

-            Commemorative Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 5k medals and shirts for all participants 

-            Finish line end of race celebration featuring DJ, photo ops, food offerings 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.