Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon

MAY
9
2026
Run through Santa Barbara Wine Country in Solvang with options for a half marathon, half relay, or 5K among vineyards and rolling hills. Finish downtown and celebrate with an optional wine festival; entries are limited so register early.
Sat 9 May 2026
Half Marathon 5 kilometers

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Event details

The Santa Barbara Wine Country event takes place on May 9, 2026 in Solvang, California. The event offers three distances:

  • Half Marathon
  • Half Relay
  • 5K

Entries are limited. Listed prices include processing fees: the half marathon entry is $191 with an option to add the wine festival for $27; the half relay total for both participants is $255.50 with an add-on wine festival price of $55.50.

Course and extras

The half marathon and relay start at the corner of Atterdag Road and Laurel Avenue, passing Hans Christian Andersen Park and running down into the canyon. The route passes through Los Olivos, goes up and down Corkscrew Hill, and goes by more than seven vineyards. The finish line is in the center of Solvang, described as the Danish capital of America. A finish line Wine Festival offers wine sampling from local vineyards as an optional add-on to entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Half Relay
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
5 km