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Downtown Janesville Wine Walk

Date
September 26, 2026
Distance
VIP Admission · General Admission · Designated Driver General Admission & more
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From the Organizer

Walk around beautiful downtown Janesville - or hop on and off the trolley - and shop while sipping wine from around the world.

The Downtown Janesville Wine Walk is a fundraiser for Downtown Janesville Inc., and supports events, beautification, marketing promotion of the downtown, and holiday decorations.

VIP Tickets

VIP admission begins at 11:30 am. VIP ticket holders check in at Genisa Wine Bar and will have exclusive access to a VIP Lounge and lunch at Genisa. The VIP lounge will be open from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Wine stops will start pouring at Noon for VIPs.

General Admission Tickets

General admission begins at 1 p.m. General admission ticket holders will check in at the J.P. Cullen Pavilion, located in the Janesville Town Square at 21 Dodge St. If you cannot make it by 2:30 p.m, please visit Genisa Wine Bar for late check-in.

Designated restaurants will provide complimentary snacks to all ticketed participants. Locations to be announced. While supplies last.

Wine stops will be pouring until 5 p.m. Then stop at one of the downtown restaurants for the after-party!

Plan ahead and be safe! Don't forget your Designated Drivers!

We're offering VIP and General Admission tickets for designated drivers.

VIP DD's receive lunch at Genisa, and both DD tickets include non-alcoholic beverages at designated stops, sponsored by Nowlan Personal Injury Team. Does not include a swag bag or wine cup.

Note: Designated drivers must check in and receive a wristband to receive non-alcoholic beverages.

Wine Walk Locations:

To Be Announced Soon

Food Stops:

To Be Announced Soon

Designated Driver Stops:

To Be Announced Soon

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

71°

Typical Low

47°

Chance of Rain

34%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Afton - Janesville Wwtp, 5 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:48 AMSunset 6:48 PMDaylight 12h 0m

Host City

About Janesville, WI

Population

65,813

as of 2023

City Elevation

941 ft

Nearest Airport

MSN

Dane County Regional Truax Field · 33 mi

Major Hub

MKE

General Mitchell International Airport · 61 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.

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Race
Downtown Janesville Wine Walk
Date
September 26, 2026

From Endurance Grid

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Downtown Janesville Wine Walk?
Downtown Janesville Wine Walk is a running race held in Janesville, Wisconsin on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Downtown Janesville Wine Walk?
Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Janesville, Wisconsin at 21 Dodge St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Downtown Janesville Wine Walk?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Downtown Janesville Wine Walk

Sep 26, 2026

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