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The half marathon race will start in downtown Solvang at the intersection of Atterdag Road and Laurel Ave. Solvang Park will act as the hub for pre-race activities including Gear Check and Race Day Packet Pick-Up. Relay leg #1 runners will start here.
555 Atterdag Rd
Solvang, CA 93463
The race will finish in downtown Solvang on Copenhagen Dr at the intersection of Copenhagen Drive and 2nd Street. Relay leg #2 runners will finish here.
1639 Copenhagen Dr
Solvang, CA 93463
Relay Leg #2 runners will start at the relay transition zone. Leg #1 runners will finish here and handoff to leg #2 runners.
2890 Grand Ave.
Los Olivos, CA 93441
Aid stations will be provided at the following locations: Miles 3, 5.8, 6.9, 8.3, 9.9 and 11.7
Water and Ghost Hydration (https://web.archive.org/web/20240302235448/https://drinkghost.com/pages/hydration)(lemon crush and kiwi strawberry) will be provided at all aid stations on course.
GU Energy chews (Blueberry Pomegranate (https://guenergy.com/products/energy-chews-for-runners-cyclists-triathletes?variant=39588040507443)and Watermelon)(https://guenergy.com/products/energy-chews-for-runners-cyclists-triathletes?variant=39588058628147) will be provided at the aid station at Mile 8.3.
Clear gear check bags will be available for pick-up at the race expo. Luggage or large bags will not be accepted.
Gear check will be located in Solvang Park ahead of the race beginning at 5:30am. While the start line is at the intersection of Atterdag Road and Laurel Ave, the main hub of pre-race activity will be at Solvang Park.
Gear check will stay in the same location and will not move during the race. The finish line is adjacent to Solvang Park which will make it easy to pick up your gear after you finish. Gear check will close at 11:00am.
The top 3 male, female, and non-binary finishers in the half marathon will receive an overall award.
The top 3 male, female, and non-binaryfinishers in each age group in the half marathon will receive an award. Please see the age groups below:
20 & Under, 21-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Awards must be picked up on-site at the Results tent.
your RACE course
Prepare to take the scenic route on this 13.1-mile course that winds through the Santa Ynez Valley, along vineyards, and through the Sierra Madre Mountains.
The course starts in downtown Solvang, then passes through the quaint town of Los Olivos, making its way up Corkscrew Hill before the beautiful run down Ballard Canyon to the grand finish on Copenhagen Drive in the heart of picturesque Solvang. Along the way, you’ll wind through clusters of horse ranches, fruit orchards, lavender farms, and vineyards.
