This is a destination event so bring your friends and family (especially Mom). Registration is open to runners and fast walkers who can keep a pace of 16:00 per mile or better and finish in 3hr 30min. A Team competition and 2-Person Relay option are also available; see Registration page for details.
- Start Time: Saturday May 12, 2012 at 7:00am
- Distance: 13.1 miles (point-to-point). Relay = 5.8 + 7.3 miles
- Start Area: Sagunto St. in Santa Ynez
- Relay Transition Area: Grand Ave. in Los Olivos
- Finish: Copenhagen Dr. in Solvang
- Wine & Music Festival: 9:00am to noon in Solvang Park
Course Information
This course is certified by USTAF. Certification number is CA08004R. This scenic course runs through the Santa Ynez Valley. Santa Ynez is located less than 30 miles from downtown Santa Barbara and is accessible via Hwy 101 or CA-154. View detailed course information and maps.
Timing & Results
The race is chip timed to provide accurate and fair results. Runners will receive a chip and gun time in the results. Top 3 overall finishers are based on gun time, all other finisher results will use chip time.
Gear Check
A gear check area is provided at the start and relay transition areas for runners to place their warm-ups and other items in the bag provided by race staff. Write your bib number and name on the bags and they will be transported to the finish area for pickup. Any items left at the event will be donated to charity after 14 days.
Weather
May temperatures are typically very moderate and pleasant in the Santa Ynez Valley. Start time temperature can range from a cool of 50°F to low 60s. The high temperature in the afternoon usually ranges from 68°F to 78°F. There is very little precipitation in May although it is recommended that runners bring adequate clothing to prepare for a range of temperatures and conditions. There is exposure to the sun on this course so please wear sunscreen.
Medical
Medical support is provided at the start line, finish line and on-course. EMT services are on stand-by. Please train, prepare and hydrate for the race to best avoid suffering medical complications. Heat exhaustion, dehydration and chaffing/blisters are the most common medical ailments suffered by runners.
Course Rules
All runners MUST wear a race bib registered in their name, visible to race officials. We have no space or tolerance for “bandits” so if you are not a registered runner please do not attempt to run the race, or you will be removed in unceremonious fashion.
Music headphones are allowed but you must keep the volume down so you can hear vehicle traffic and voice instruction. If you are not able to hear or obey law enforcement voice commands you will be pulled from the course and DQ’d.
Baby strollers are allowed (heck, its Mom's Day weekend) but you must start at the back of the pack and take extra precaution crossing intersections and when passing runners. Dogs or bikes are not allowed on the race course due to the limited space and sold-out field.
Race Awards
Awards are presented to top 3 finishers in each 5-year age category beginning with 20 and under up to 70 and over.
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
- 1st Place = $600 plus Ball Watch and 3L bottle of wine
- 2nd Place = $300 plus magnum of wine
- 3rd Place = $200 plus magnum of wine
*Bonus of $400 paid for setting Men's or Women's course record
Masters Awards
Men's and Women's masters champions (40+) will receive a $100 gift certificate from Santa Barbara Running Company and a decanter trophy.
Age Group Awards
Wine is awarded to top 3 male and female finishers in age division every 5 years from 21 to 70 age groups. Awards are determined by the runner's age on race day. Certificates are provided for the under 21 age group.
2-Person Relay awards
Top finishers are awarded in the following categories, M/M team, F/F team, Co-ed, and Mother/Daughter or Son team.
Team awards
The fastest team (after application of age/gender handicap) of 6 or more members will receive awards. A team must have a minimum of 6 runners finish the half marathon to qualify as a team; see team registration for details.
Official Race Photos & Video
BRIGHTROOM is the official race photographer. You may view and purchase photos from their website and you can view event photos and video on our Images page.