SCHEDULE
Race Weekend
RACE EXPO &
PACKET PICK-UP
Friday, May 9 | 1:00PM – 7:00 PM
GARDEN PARTY
Friday, May 9 | 1:00PM – 7:00PM
HALF MARATHON
& RELAY START
Saturday, May 10 | 7:00AM
Location: 565 Atterdag Rd, Solvang
Intersection of Atterdag Rd and Laurel Ave
Solvang, CA
Post-Race Wine Festival
Saturday, May 10 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
INFORMATION
Pre-Race
EXPO & PACKET
PICK-UP INFO
All Participants are required to pick up their race bib during the Race Expo, unless you have pre-purchased race day packet pick-up. Race day packet pick-up instructions will be emailed on Thursday, May 8th to those that purchased this service.
What to expect at the expo
Garden Party
Visit the Garden Party for a complimentary beverage and live music.
Register for 2026
Make it official and get your tickets!
Activations
Engage with various partner activations.
Merch
Grab exclusive Santa Barbara Wine Country Half merch from our pop-up product store.
All participants should bring your BIB number email (to be sent Thursday, May 8th) to expedite the pick-up process.
If you are unable to attend the Race Expo, you may send a proxy to pick up your race packet on your behalf. If you'd like to have a proxy pick-up on your behalf, you must have signed your digital participant waivers when registering for the event. To verify if you've signed your participant waivers, please visit your ACTIVE MyEvents account and locate your Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon and Relay entry. If you have not signed your waiver yet, you will see a large red message that your waivers have not yet been signed.
Please send your proxy with a copy of driver's license (digital picture is OK) and your confirmation bib# email to expedite the pick-up process. Confirmation emails will be sent Thursday, May 8th. Proxies may only pick up packets for up to 3 people.
Yes, race day packet pick-up is still available for $22. Participants can purchase this option by visiting their ACTIVE MyEvents account and clicking “Purchase merchandise” and selecting "Race Day Packet Pick-Up".
Race Day Packet Pick Up will be in the Solvang Park parking lot, starting at 5:30am Saturday morning.
Yes, you may switch from the half-marathon to the relay if there is still capacity. You must email the registration team at info@santabarbarawinehalf.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 deadline to make edits to your registration is May 2, 2025.
Late Category transfers: If you miss the deadline to change race distances, you will be able to make the change at the Solutions table at the Race Expo for an administrative charge plus any additional price difference. You must run the race for which you are registered for, or you may be disqualified.
Garden Party
Friday, May 9th
1:00pm – 6:30pmLocation: Solvang Park
1639 Copenhagen Dr
Solvang, CA 93463
All participants (21+) * will receive a complimentary can of Michelob ULTRA, or ULTRA Zero on Friday, May 9th at our Friday Garden Party from 1:00pm – 6:30pm, located in Solvang Park. Participants and their guests aged 21 years or older are welcome to visit the wine festival space adjacent to the race expo on Friday to enjoy their complimentary beverage. Guests aged 21 years or older are also welcome to join at the Garden Party to enjoy pre-race music and camaraderie with fellow runners.
Michelob ULTRA and ULTRA Zero will be available for purchase for $5 per pour. All proceeds from sales will benefit the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County as they look to transform the health of Santa Barbara County through fresh produce and essential foods, nutrition knowledge, and education for children, families, and seniors. To learn more, please Click Here.
*Each participant that picks up their bib in person on Friday will receive a beverage ticket to redeem (1) complimentary beer/seltzer on Friday. Tickets will not be given out after 6:00pm. All tickets must be redeemed on Friday, May 9th from 1:00pm – 6:30pm. Participants must be present to receive a beverage ticket.
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Shop our official Merchandise
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The official 2025 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon merchandise store is open! Check out the latest styles and pre-order your favorites for pick-up at the merchandise booth during race weekend to secure your size. Our performance and trucker hats will be vital for the sunny weather! Don’t forget to join us at the booth and check out our SALE, we will have vintage tops as low as $5 each!
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Make plans to join us again in 2026!
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Visit the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon and Relay at the expo and enjoy many photo opportunities! The booth will also have information on our 2026 event, which will be available at the lowest rate! Our 2026 event will be taking place on Saturday, May 10th.
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INFORMATION
Race day
GETTING TO THE STARTLINE
There are multiple ways to get to the start line – parking lots that are walking distance or our official event shuttles. We recommend carpooling or taking the shuttles if you plan to enjoy the post-race wine festival.
Please note that Mission Drive (CA-Hwy 246) will be closed between 5th Street and Alisal Drive due to course closures.
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If traveling east toward Solvang via Hwy-246, please use 5th Street to Oak Street to access street parking and lots.
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If traveling west toward Solvang via Hwy-246, please use Alisal Drive to Oak Street to access street parking and lots.
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There are multiple parking options in Solvang on race day, including parking lots and street parking. Parking lots open at 5:00am.
Oak St. Parking (1616 Oak St., Solvang, CA 93463)
This is the closest parking 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 Mission Drive.
Solvang Village Square (320 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463)
This lot is 5 blocks from Solvang Park but easily accessible off 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.
There will be two pre-race shuttles available for participants looking to get to the start line of their race. Spectators can accompany participants on 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
Shuttle from Solvang Park to Relay Transition Zone
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 (second leg runners).
Return shuttle times: first shuttle to return from Relay Transition Zone to Solvang Park leaves at 8:00am, last shuttle leaves at 9:15am (first leg runners).
HALF MARATHON INFORMATION
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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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.
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The half-marathon and relay #1 will begin on a self-seeded corral system.
Participants should look for the pace-per-mile signs that line the start line to seed themselves accordingly. Those that plan to take longer to complete the distance should plan to start toward the back of the pack to avoid impeding those that are running at a faster pace.
Pace groups from Beast Pacing will be available with the following goal times:
1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, and 3:00
The half marathon has a course time limit of 3.5 hours. Participants must maintain a pace of 16 minutes, 10 seconds per mile to complete the race. Due to the nature of the rural roads on course, if a participant falls behind the established pace time, they may be asked to join the sweep vehicle to be moved forward on course.
Relay teams also have a combined course time limit of 3.5 hours. Both legs of the relay will need to finish the half marathon distance in the allotted time, or they may be asked to join the sweep vehicle to be moved forward on course.
Strollers are allowed on the course. For the safety of everyone, we do kindly ask that all participants with strollers/joggers start at the back of the start corral.
Dogs are not encouraged on-course at our road races because of the potential inconvenience they could pose to others that are in the race, considering how low they are to the ground. Dogs are not allowed in the wine festival.
DATE
Saturday, May 10th
START TIME
Relay begins at 7:00AM
RELAY #1 START LOCATION
Relay leg #1 runners will start at the half-marathon start line 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 #2 START LOCATION
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
HOT TIP: Relay #2 runners should take the shuttle from Solvang Park to the Relay transition area in Los Olivos. This shuttle begins at 6:30am and the final shuttle leaves at 7:10am.
RELAY INFORMATION
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.
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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.
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Relay team members will receive the same bib number. The timing chip on each runner’s bib is the same and will determine the total relay team time. Team members can run either leg 1 or leg 2 of the relay. You do not need to notify us of which leg you plan to do. Leg 1 is 5.8 miles of mostly uphill running. Leg 2 is 7.3 miles of both uphill and downhill running.
The leg 1 portion of the race, measured at 5.8 miles, includes most of the uphill climbs on the course. Leg 1 runners will start with the main race start at 7:00am and finish their leg at the Relay Transition Zone in Los Olivos.
Start Line: Leg 1 runners will start at the main start line located at the intersection of Atterdag Rd and Laurel Ave. The start line is a short walk from Solvang Park. The race starts at 7:00am.
Finish Line: Leg 1 runners will finish at the Relay Transition Zone. Leg 1 runners should look for the Relay Transition ahead signs on course to denote the Relay Transition Zone. There, leg 1 runners will “hand-off” to their partner. The timing chip on each runner’s bib is the same and will determine the total relay team time. You do not need to hand off your bib.
Post-Race Taste of Wine: Relay Leg #1 runners will be able to enjoy a sip of wine after finishing their part of the race! Once first leg runners finish their portion of the relay, they can walk across the street to the park to pick up their commemorative mini tasting glass and toast to their finish with wine and camaraderie! For safety reasons, no runners are allowed to partake in wine until AFTER they have run their leg of the relay. Look for the Relay Runner signs to enter the park area to pick up your tasting.
Post-Race Shuttles: Shuttles are available to return to Solvang Park after your race. Please review the Shuttles section above for departure times.
The last shuttle back to Solvang Park leaves at 9:10am.
You can also be picked up at the Relay Transition Zone (use address: 2434 Alamo Pintado Rd, Los Olivos, CA 93441).
The leg 2 portion of the race is 7.3 miles in length and includes most of the downhill descents on the course (although it does also include some uphill sections). Leg 2 runners will wait for their leg 1 runners to arrive at the Relay Transition Zone before starting their race and finishing back in Solvang.
Start Line: Leg 2 runners will start at the Relay Transition Zone in Los Olivos. Leg 2 runners can take a shuttle from Solvang Park to the Relay Transition Zone. Please review the Shuttles section above for departure times. You can also be dropped off at the Relay Transition Zone (use address: 2434 Alamo Pintado Rd, Los Olivos, CA 93441). Leg 2 runners should look for their relay partner at the Relay Transition Zone and begin their race once the leg 1 runner arrives. The timing chip on each runner’s bib is the same and will determine the total relay team time. You do not need to hand off your bib.
Finish Line: Leg 2 runners will finish at the race finish line on Copenhagen Dr. adjacent to Solvang Park. There will not be transportation back to the Relay Transition Zone after 7:15am.
Post-Race Taste of Wine: Relay Leg #2 runners will be able to enjoy a sip of wine after finishing their part of the race! Once second leg runners finish their portion of the relay, they can visit the T-Shirt Tent in the Race Expo and pick-up their commemorative mini tasting glass and toast to their finish with wine and camaraderie! For safety reasons, no runners are allowed to partake in wine until AFTER they have run their leg of the relay. Look for the Relay Wine Glass sign in the T-Shirt tent to pick up your tasting.
INFORMATION
Post Race
Results and awards
Unofficial race results will be posted live on the website on race morning, or participants can scan the Results QR code on their BIB. You will also receive an email with your official race finish time in the early afternoon of race day.
The top 3 male and female finishers overall in the half marathon will receive an award.
The top (1st place) male and female finishers in each age group (listed below) will also receive a bottle of wine from a local winery partner as their award. Awards must be picked up on-site in the Race Expo footprint at the Age Group Awards tent. Due to the nature of the award (bottle of wine) awards will not be mailed.
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+The top relay team in the following divisions below will receive a bottle of wine from a local winery partner as their award. Awards must be picked up on-site in the Race Expo footprint at the Age Group Awards tent.
All-female, all-male, co-ed
*The top finisher in the 20 & Under age group will receive a merchandise credit.
Wine festival
The post-race wine festival will feature local wineries from the area pouring tastings. The wine festival is an add-on ticket that can be added to your race weekend by purchasing passes. It is not included with your race entry.
Passes must be purchased to attend. Online passes for the wine festival are currently sold out.
More wine festival passes may be available for purchase on Saturday, May 10th. Please visit the SOLUTIONS tent at the Race Expo to inquire if additional passes are available for purchase. If available on-site, wine festival passes will be $50.
FAQ'S
The wine festival will feature multiple local wineries pouring tasting samples for participants attending the wine festival. Among the local wineries that will be joining us are: Brick Barn Estate, Mazette, Casa Cassara, Sort This Out/High Roller Tiki Lounge, St Avalo, Margerum Wine Company, CrossHatch Winery, Kings Carey, Vincent Vineyards, SAMsARA Wine Co, La Lieff Wines, Alta Maria, Riverbench Vineyard and Winery, and Casita de Bravo.
Participants can also enjoy pours of Michelob ULTRA, ULTRA Zero or Stella Artois.
Wine festival participants can also enjoy a mimosa in the newly created Bubble Bar section of the Finish Festival.
Those that have pre-purchased wine festival passes will have their pass denoted on their race bibs. Runners will show their race bib on Saturday after the race to pick up their wine glass and enter the festival. Those that purchased more than (1) festival pass will receive guest tickets when picking up their race bib.
Online sales of wine festival passes have closed. More wine festival passes may be available for purchase on Saturday, May 10th. Please visit the SOLUTIONS tent on Race Day to inquire if additional passes are available for purchase. If available on-site, wine festival passes will be $50.
Runners that have pre-purchased wine glasses will have their purchase denoted on their race bib. Those that purchased more than (1) festival pass will receive guest tickets when picking up their race bib. Please visit the Solutions table if you have any questions about your guest festival passes.
Wine glass distribution will begin at 8:30am on Saturday in the parking lot adjacent to Solvang Park. Runners that have purchased wine festival passes can show their race bib at the distribution tent to pick up their wine glass. Guests with festival tickets can turn in their ticket to pick up their wine glass.
Because of space limitations in Solvang Park, only those with festival passes that are 21 years of age or older will be able to enter the enclosed Wine Festival or Bubble Bar area. No one under 21 (including infants or those in strollers) will be permitted within the Wine Festival or Bubble Bar.
Those without passes will be allowed on the outside of the perimeter fence of the wine festival to converse with friends that are inside. Dogs are not allowed within the Wine Festival or Bubble Bar. No alcohol is allowed outside of the fence line of the Wine Festival or Bubble Bar. Due to our event permit, anyone in the wine festival providing alcohol to anyone outside of the festival will be asked to leave. We appreciate your cooperation!
A brand-new Beer Garden will be available on race day from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM for guests 21 and older. Whether you're a runner, friend, or family member, you're welcome—no Wine Festival pass is required to enter the Beer Garden.
Guests can enjoy:
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Michelob ULTRA, ULTRA Zero, or Stella Artois — just $5 each100% of
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proceeds benefit the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
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No complimentary beer will be offered in the Beer Garden—all beer must be purchased to support the Foodbank.
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ID is required for entry.
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No one under 21, including infants or children in strollers, is allowed in the Beer Garden, Wine Festival, or Bubble Bar.
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Dogs are not permitted in the Beer Garden.
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Alcohol must stay within the fenced Beer Garden.
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Per our event permit, anyone sharing alcohol outside the garden will be asked to leave.
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