Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon
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Event details
The Santa Barbara Wine Country race weekend in Solvang, California includes a Half Marathon and a Half Relay on May 9, 2026. Entry prices listed are $148 for the half marathon and $223 total for both participants in the half relay. The website notes that entries are limited. Prices include processing fees. An optional Finish Line Wine Festival can be added for $27 with a half marathon entry or $55.50 with a half relay entry.
Course and race weekend features
The route starts at the corner of Atterdag Road and Laurel Avenue, passing Hans Christian Andersen Park and running down into the Canyon. The course goes through Los Olivos, up and down Corkscrew Hill, and passes more than seven vineyards before finishing in the center of Solvang. The course description mentions windmill-dotted towns, flower-bedded vineyards, varied flora, and fauna including bulls and butterflies. The finish area includes a wine festival where participants can sample local wines from nearby vineyards. The event page also lists race weekend items such as an event schedule, expo and packet pick-up, parking and shuttles, and results and photos. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.