Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon takes place on May 9, 2026, in Solvang, California. The event offers two distance options:
- Half Marathon
- Half Relay
Entry prices listed by the organizer are $169.50 for the Half Marathon and $239 total for both participants in the Half Relay. The Wine Festival finish line is an optional add-on: $27.50 with the Half Marathon and $56 with the Half Relay. The organizer states that entries are limited.
Course and festival details
The route starts at the corner of Atterdag Road and Laurel Avenue, passes Hans Christian Andersen Park, and descends into a canyon. The course goes through Los Olivos, includes an up-and-down section called Corkscrew Hill, and passes more than seven vineyards. The finish is in the center of Solvang, where a Finish Line Wine Festival is held. The festival option includes wine sampling from local vineyards mentioned along the route. The organizer describes the route as featuring colorful plantings and various local animals, including bulls and butterflies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
