Earn the Medal. Celebrate with Wine. Make Every Mile Matter.
It’s Sunday morning in Canton—music’s playing. Your crew is stretching. The countdown hits zero — and you’re off.
Whether you’re chasing a PR or running for the vibes, this isn’t just another 5K.
Every mile you run ignites possibility — fueling the dreams of aspiring STEM students and powering the next generation of innovators, creators, and world-changers.
🏅 The Finish Line Hits Different
You cross the line.
A custom finisher medal goes around your neck.
You grab your official race shirt.
And yes — you walk away with your own bottle of wine to celebrate.
Earned. Deserved. Worth it.
🎓 Why This Matters
Behind every registration is a real student with a real dream. When you run, someone else moves closer to their future.
About W.I.S.H. The Wentworth Institute of Science and Health (W.I.S.H.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting the private sector with the next generation of STEM leaders. Through scholarships, grants, mentorship, and community partnerships, W.I.S.H. equips students with the tools they need to drive innovation and solve real-world challenges. In just five years, The W.I.SH. Community has raised over $40,000 and awarded 24 scholarships and grants — proof that every step makes a real difference.
Not racing hard this year? The 1K Fun Run and Tot Trot make it a Sunday for the whole family.
Run strong.
Collect the medal.
Take home the wine.
Fuel the future.
See you at the start line. 🍷🏃♀️
Event details and schedule
Join us the afternoon (2:00 PM), on 10/25/26 for fun, fundraising, running and Wine to celebrate your accompishment with our annual WineSTEM 5K/1K/and a Tot Trot for ages 5& under (no wine for the underage entrants but plenty of other fluids!
The day's timeline is: Packet pickup/late registration - 1:00 PM, 5K - 2:00 PM, 1K - 3:00 PM and Tot Trot - 3:15 PM. at Etowah River Park.
Awards is the 5K to Overall Male & Female, Overall Male & Female Masters (age 40 and over), and Overall Male & Female Grand Masters (age 50 & over) - no double-dipping.