Yes, you can switch from the half-marathon to the relay if there is still capacity. You must email the registration team at info@runsipsantabarbara.com, to facilitate the change in race distance. If the current price of the relay is more than you paid for the half-marathon, you will be prompted to pay the difference in fee from the half to the relay.

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 (lemon crush and kiwi strawberry) will be provided at all aid stations on course. GU Energy chews (Blueberry Pomegranate and Watermelon) will be provided at the aid station at Mile 8.3.

Opens at 5:30am Located in Solvang Park (same location as packet pick-up) Available for both half-marathon and relay participants

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• Clear gear check bags will be available for pick-up at Packet Pick-Up. You must use the clear gear check bags to check your items. Luggage, large bags, or backpacks will not be accepted.

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• A numbered gear check tag will be attached to your race bib. Please tear off this tag and affix it to your gear check bag with the provided zip tie to ensure that your bag is easily identifiable.

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• 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.

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• Relay leg 1 participants should note that gear check will not be moved to the relay transition zone finish.  Please plan accordingly.  

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• Relay leg 2 participants should note that there will not be gear check drop-off at the Relay Transition Zone. Please plan accordingly.

• All bags that are not picked up by participants will be taken back to the event office and held for one week. Afterward, all items will be donated to a local charity. Any clothing items left at the start line of each race or discarded on course will be collected and donated to a local charity.

Relay runners should note that Gear Check is only in Solvang Park and will not move during the race. There will not be a drop-off or pick-up at the Relay Transition Zone. Please plan accordingly.

The top relay team in the following divisions will also receive an award.

Please see the divisions below:

All Non-Binary All Female All Male Co-Ed

Awards must be picked up on-site at the Results tent.

There is no team competition at this event.

Refund Policy: All registration fees are non-refundable. This race, in accordance with management executives, city officials and local law enforcement has the authority to cancel any of the events for emergency purposes such as, but not limited to, inclement weather, a pandemic, or threat of terrorism. If such emergency conditions force cancellation, refunds cannot be provided.

You must maintain a 16:10 min/mile pace to complete the events with complete runner services. All participants must be off of the course within 3.5 hours. Race officials follow the back of the pack to enforce this rule.

Sorry, because of space limitations, only guests that are 21+ with wine festival passes were allowed to enter the wine festival area.

Guests without tickets are allowed to congregate on the outside of the perimeter of the festival and because the perimeter is a picket fence, attendees are able to hang out with their friends across the fence.

While hand cycle and wheelchair participants can participate on this course, it is discouraged because of the hilly terrain. Please reach out to info@santabarbarawinehalf.com for more information.

Participants must be 13 years old on race day to participate in the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon.

There are multiple parking options in Solvang on race day including parking lots and street parking. Parking lots opens at 5:00am. Please see below for driving access and parking lot locations. Driving Access: Please note that Mission Drive (CA-Hwy 246) will be closed between 5th Street and Alisal Drive due to course closures. -If traveling east toward Solvang via Hwy-246, please use 5th Street to Oak Street to access street parking and lots. -If traveling west toward Solvang via Hwy-246, please use Alisal Drive to Oak Street to access street parking and lots. Oak St Parking (1616 Oak St, Solvang, CA 93463) This is the closest free parking lot to the finish line (2 blocks) but the number of available spots is limited and sure to go quickly. Park Way Parking (482 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463) The closest lot to Solvang Park is available for free parking, but only has a limited number of spots available. Solvang Public Parking (1556 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463) This lot is 2 blocks from Solvang Park and is available for free parking but will fill up fast given its location right off of Mission Drive. Solvang Village Square (320 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463) This lot is 5 blocks from Solvang Park but easily accessible off of Alisal Rd especially for those traveling west on Highway 246. Street Parking Street parking is available in Solvang’s neighborhoods. Please be respectful of our neighbors and adhere to all posted parking regulations.

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Race Extras can be selected during registration. If you did not purchase at the time of registration, log into your MyEvents.ACTIVE.com account, find your race entry, and click the “Purchase merchandise” button to add Race Extras to your registration.