Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon
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About the race
The Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon is scheduled for May 8, 2027 in Solvang, California. The event weekend includes multiple race options and a finish line wine festival as an optional add-on.
Distances:
- Half Marathon
- Half Relay
- 5K
The course begins at the corner of Atterdag Road and Laurel Avenue, passes Hans Christian Andersen Park, and descends into the Canyon. Runners pass through Los Olivos, run up and down Corkscrew Hill, and travel by more than seven vineyards and flower-bedded vineyards. The route threads through windmill-dotted towns and features varied local fauna, from bulls to butterflies. The finish line is in the center of Solvang, noted on materials as the Danish capital of America.
Event weekend components listed by the organizer include an expo and packet pick-up, a finish line Wine Festival where participants who add the wine option can sample local wines, parking and shuttle information, and results and photos after the races. Entry availability is described as limited. Entry fees and an option to add the Wine Festival are shown on the event materials, with specific add-on fees listed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.