Corcova Fest
Movement, freedom and refinement among the vine rows.
3–5 July 2026Corcova, Jud. Mehedinți, MehedințI
Race the vineyards of Domeniul Corcova Roy & Dâmboviceanu, then stay for wine tasting, a cheese bar, “Chill și Vinil”, live music and sunrise yoga. Three days where sport is the spine — and Oltenia's wine country is the soul.
The festival
A race through the vines, a weekend in the wine country
Race the vineyard
Choose your line through the vines
Three timed courses on the main race day, Saturday. Each one carries the name of the estate's history.
- Trail run6 km
Trail Eclat
The shorter trail loop — fast, scenic, beginner-friendly. Vine rows, estate paths and the first sip of the Corcova landscape. The way in for first-time trail runners.
- Trail run16 km
Trail Lady Asquith
The flagship distance, named for the estate's aristocratic line. A longer loop through hills, forest edges and vineyard for runners who want the full Corcova traverse.
- Mountain bike16 km
MTB Corcova
The same 16 km terrain on two wheels — rolling vineyard tracks and forest singletrack. Ride the estate, then rack the bike and pour a glass.
Three days, one rhythm
From start line to “Chill și Vinil”
Friday eases you in, Saturday is race day, Sunday winds down. Sport start times sit alongside concerts, tastings and yoga — the whole point is the fusion.
- FridayEvening
Opening · sunset run
A non-competitive sunset run through the vines to open the weekend, followed by the first glass on the terrace.
- FridayLate
Chill și Vinil
Vinyl sets under the estate sky — the unofficial soundtrack of the fest.
- SaturdayMorning
Race day starts
Trail Eclat 6 km, Trail Lady Asquith 16 km, MTB 16 km and the Kids race roll out from the estate.
- SaturdayMidday
Wine tasting · cheese bar
Cross the line into a tasting of Corcova wines paired with a cheese bar — the recovery you actually want.
- SaturdayEvening
Live music
Concerts on the estate as the day turns gold. Stay, dance, refill.
- SundayMorning
Yoga · orientation · winery tour
Sunrise yoga among the vines, an orientation run and a guided tour of the winery to close the weekend gently.
Not racing? Come as a Susținător
The Supporter (“Susținător”) pass gets you into the festival side — wine tasting, cheese bar, “Chill și Vinil”, live music and the estate grounds — without a race bib. From 120 RON (180 RON later). Bring the people who cheer you on.
Stay for the wine
Domeniul Corcova Roy & Dâmboviceanu
The finish line opens onto one of Oltenia's most storied wine estates. Founded in the aristocratic French tradition and replanted as a modern winery, Corcova grows Pinot Noir, Cabernet and more on the slopes you just raced across. The course names — Eclat, Lady Asquith — come straight from that heritage.
Winery tour & tasting
A guided walk through the cellars and a tasting of the estate's wines is part of the weekend — sport first, then the reward.
Cheese bar & terroir
Local cheese, charcuterie and Oltenia tradition paired to the estate's bottles on the terrace.
French heritage, Romanian soil
Eclat and Lady Asquith aren't marketing names — they're drawn from the aristocratic French history of Domeniul Corcova.
Why race here
Sport with a sense of place
A race day that doesn't end at the finish line. You bring the legs — Corcova brings the vines, the wine and the weekend.
Run the vine rows
Courses laid through a working vineyard and the estate's hills — terrain you won't find on a city run.
Wine country recovery
Tasting, cheese bar and terrace time built into race day. The best finish-line snack in Romania.
Music & “Chill și Vinil”
Live concerts and vinyl sets turn the weekend into a festival, not just a result sheet.
Kids & non-competitive runs
A Kids race, a sunset run, yoga and orientation — bring the whole family, not just the racers.
The estate
Where it happens
Everything centres on Crama Corcova in Corcova, Mehedinți — start line, finish, tasting room and festival grounds in one place.
Weekend at a glance
Schedule
Indicative weekend cadence for the second edition — exact start times are confirmed on corcovafest.com closer to the date.
- 12:00
Validarea înscrierilor și ridicarea kitului de participare
Vineri, 3 iulie
- 16:00
Cursă de orientare turistică
Vineri, 3 iulie
- 21:00
Trail running la apus de soare în viile domeniului Corcova
Vineri, 3 iulie
- 22:00
Concert New Deal
Vineri, 3 iulie
- 08:30
Sesiune de încălzire pentru alergători
Sâmbătă, 4 iulie
- 09:00
Start cursă alergare 6 km, 16 km și trekking 3 km
Sâmbătă, 4 iulie
- 12:00
Start cursă MTB
Sâmbătă, 4 iulie
- 15:00
Start cursa copiilor
Sâmbătă, 4 iulie
- 17:00
Premiere
Sâmbătă, 4 iulie
- 17:45
Tombola Garmin
Sâmbătă, 4 iulie
- 19:00
Degustare vinuri și cheese bar Artesana
Sâmbătă, 4 iulie
- 09:00
Tur ghidat de vizitare a cramei Corcova Roy & Damboviceanu
Duminică, 5 iulie (09:00–13:00)
FAQ
Good to know
How do I register and how much does it cost?
Registration is on corcovafest.com/inscrieri. Race entry runs in tiers — 195 RON early, then 245, 300 and 325 RON as places fill. A non-competitive Supporter (“Susținător”) pass is 120 RON early, 180 RON later. Prices rise as the date approaches, so earlier is cheaper.
What distances and courses can I choose?
On the main race day (Saturday) you can run Trail Eclat (6 km) or Trail Lady Asquith (16 km), ride MTB Corcova (16 km), or enter the Kids race. Across the weekend there's also a non-competitive sunset run, an orientation run, yoga and a winery tour.
When does online registration close?
Online registration closes on 30 June. After that, availability on site depends on remaining places — registering online in advance is the safe option, and the earlier tiers are cheaper too.
What's included beyond the race?
Race entry opens the festival to you: wine tasting, a cheese bar, “Chill și Vinil” vinyl sets, live music, sunrise yoga and the estate grounds. A guided winery tour and tasting at Domeniul Corcova Roy & Dâmboviceanu are part of the weekend.
Can I come without racing?
Yes — the Supporter (“Susținător”) pass gives you the festival without a race bib: tasting, cheese bar, music, “Chill și Vinil” and the grounds. It's the way to bring partners, friends and supporters along. From 120 RON.
Where is it and how do I get there?
Everything happens at Crama Corcova — the Domeniul Corcova Roy & Dâmboviceanu estate in Corcova, Mehedinți, in Oltenia. Start, finish, tasting room and festival grounds are all on site. Travel and parking details are confirmed on corcovafest.com closer to the event.
Is it family-friendly?
Very. There's a dedicated Kids race, plus non-competitive runs, yoga and orientation, so the whole family can take part while the festival side — music, tasting, cheese bar — runs alongside.
Race the vines. Stay for the wine.
Online registration closes 30 June, and prices climb with each tier — the early line is the cheapest line. Lock in your bib for the second edition.