The start line will be located at the intersection of Atterdag Rd and Laurel Ave. However, Solvang Park will serve as the main “hub” for race morning. Gear check and restrooms will be available at Solvang Park. Solvang Park is located just 4 blocks from the start line.
Start Line Location
565 Atterdag Rd
Solvang, CA 93463
Solvang Park Location
1630 Mission Drive
Solvang, CA 93463
Directions and travel
INFORMATION
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.
There is a pre-race shuttle that will bring participants from Buellton to Solvang Park prior to the race. Spectators can accompany runners on race shuttles.
Shuttle from Buellton to Solvang Park:
Pick-up location: in front of Santa Ynez Valley Marriott (555 McMurray Rd, Buellton, CA 93427)
Pre-race shuttle times: first shuttle to Solvang Park leaves at 5:20am, last shuttle leaves at 6:50am
Return shuttle times: first shuttle to return from Solvang Park to Marriott leaves at 10:00am, last shuttle leaves at 12:00pm
RELAY
Shuttle from Solvang Park to Relay Transition Zone (for SECOND LEG RUNNERS):
Pick-up location: in front of Solvang Park
Shuttle times: first shuttle to Relay Transition Zone leaves at 6:30am, last shuttle leaves at 7:15am
Return shuttle times (for FIRST LEG RUNNERS): first shuttle to return from Relay Transition Zone to Solvang Park leaves at 8:00am, last shuttle leaves at 9:15am
There are multiple parking options in Solvang on race day including parking lots and street parking. Parking lots open at 5:00am. Please see below for parking lot locations.
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.
Please use the following addresses if you are getting dropped off at the start line.
Start Line/Solvang Park
411 2nd St, Solvang, CA 93463
Relay Transition Zone (2nd Leg Runners)
2434 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441
The start line for the first leg of the relay will be located at the intersection of Atterdag Rd and Laurel Ave. However, Solvang Park will serve as the main “hub” for race morning. Gear check and restrooms will be available at Solvang Park. Solvang Park is located just 4 blocks from the start line. 2nd Leg Relay runners can take a shuttle to the Relay Transition Zone from Solvang Park.
1st Leg Start Line Location
565 Atterdag Rd
Solvang, CA 93463
Solvang Park Location
1630 Mission Drive
Solvang, CA 93463
2nd Leg Start Line Location
2434 Alamo Pintado Ave
Los Olivos, CA 93441
