Question 1

Where does the race start and finish?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Aid Stations

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Gear Check

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Awards

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

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