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"Count me duly impressed. Kudos go out to the organizers and staff of a first-time event that attracted more than
1,700 entrants into the Santa Ynez Valley, a record debut for a local race. What made this more impressive is that the
event was held on Mother's Day weekend, normally a difficult time to stage a race."
—Santa Barbara News-Press
"Wow. The entire event was a class act. The registration was seamless. The starting area was super! The course was
AWESOME! Spectacular route. Well-marked roads. Police cars everywhere. Super volunteers. The finish line was tremendous.
Honest to God, I'm almost getting teary eyed just writing you this thank you note."
—Jonna Smoot, Torrance, CA
"Great race!! I love being able to say, "I didn't medal, but I wined." What an inspired idea, giving wine
as awards. Wow! I can't wait 'til next year."
—Bob Patterson, Alta Loma, CA
"I just wanted to express my deep appreciation for putting on such a fantastic Half Marathon in Santa Barbara. There
were so many good things that you and your group at Destination Races did that it is hard for me to start. The course
was beautiful challenging and fast. The competition was tough but the other athletes displayed good sportsmanship. The
atmosphere and the people were very bright and uplifting and that really inspired me to give it my all. The post race
activities were great from the massage to the wine glasses, music, the awards, everything was run very professionally
and efficiently and I look forward to running it next year!"
—Allen Wagner, Men's Winner, San Diego, CA
"It was extremely well run, organized and beautiful. It is now one of my favorite races. Everyone I talked with after
the race had positive remarks about the course, wine tasting and how much fun they were having. Nice job!!!"
—Susan Loken, Women's winner, Phoenix, AZ
"My 13 year old son Vincent and I ran this beautiful marathon together. What a wonderful Mothers Day gift he gave me.
This was the most beautiful course I have ever ran. Vincent and I have decided that we will be running this course every
Mothers Day weekend."
—Jo and Vincent Reynolds, Chino, CA
"Thank you for a great run. It was fun to have such a great turn out and to see so many smiling faces and to hear those
around me talk about the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, my home."
—Lisa Pedersen, Los Olivos
"I just want to thank you and all of the volunteers for putting on an amazing event. I was thrilled to be a part of
such a successful event. I look forward to Napa to Sonoma in July, but most of all I look forward to running in my home
town again next year. I am all for next year's half to be on Mother's Day weekend. Thanks again for bringing a race to
our beautiful Valley!"
—Marcy Clevenger, Santa Ynez