Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon
Saturday May 12, 2012
You must have a race bib registered in your name to compete in this race! The field for this event is limited to 3,300 runners due to our commitment to minimize our impact in this beautiful area and to provide guests with a quality destination running experience. We offer three registration categories for the race; Half marathon individual, half marathon team (6 or more members), and the 2-person relay. You may also register for event extras with your race registration, or separately. Some extras will require your race registration confirmation code.
This race is now SOLD OUT! Thank you to all of our runners!
Sign up for the Half Marathon Second Chance Wait List:
If you have already registered and need to add Race Extras:
Half Marathon
You must be a runner or fast walker able to keep a 16:00 per mile pace and finish in 3hr 30min or less to enter this 13.1 mile race. The minimum age requirement for the half marathon is 12 years. This course is considered “very scenic” and “medium difficulty”, mostly flat on the first half, and rolling hills on the second half (see course information).
Team Registration
Teams must consist of 6 or more runners and can be any combination of male and female runners. To register a team, first have a team captain register and create your team name. The captain will then email the team name to fellow team members who must register under the team category and team name, which will be displayed on a drop down menu.
Teams may have a maximum of 20 members, if you have over 20 members you must register as two separate teams. You MUST have 6 team members to qualify as a team and receive a $10 discount on the entry fee. If you do not have 6 members by the time registration is sold out, each member will charged an additional $20 and moved to the individual category.
You will be scored both as an individual and a team member when entered on a team. The top 5 times from your team will be combined to get your total team time. All times are age and gender handicapped based on the standard USATF handicap system. Only the top team win awards.
Two-Person Relay
The 2-Person Relay team allows two runners to split the 13.1 mile distance. The first section of the course is 5.8 miles and the second section is 7.3 miles. The relay transition area is located in the town of Los Olivos. Your 2-person team must be able to complete the 13.1 mile course in 3 hr 30 min. To enter a relay team you must register both participants at the same time and submit a team name.
Check or Edit Registration
If you need to check your registration, click HERE
If you need to make changes to your registration, click HERE
Elite Runners
If you are an elite runner please email your request with a separate running resume/bio to the race director matt@destinationraces.com
If approved, an elite entry passcode will be emailed to you. Over $2,000 in cash (sponsored by Rabobank), Ball Watches plus large format wines and other prizes will be awarded.
Entry Fees
- Half Marathon: $90 until Sept. 15 / $100 after (if available)
- Team Registration: $80 until Sept. 15 / $90 after (if available)
- 2-Person Relay: $150 until Sept. 15 / $160 after (if available)
NOTE: Entry to wine and beer tasting and wine glass must be purchased separately at this event, so please sign up during registration. The first glass for the runner is $15. Up to two additional glasses may be purchased for guests, each at $20. Wine glasses and tasting is limited to 2,200 people. See Wine and Music Festival for details.
Each entry includes:
- Access to scenic USATF certified course
- Moisture-wicking, specially designed event running shirt
- Unique, colorful finisher's medal
- Personalized runner's bib
- Transportation to/from race start and finish
- Special offers from local hotels, wineries, businesses
- State-of-the-art timing and results
- Finishers Certificate provided by Brightroom.com
- Support from law enforcement and over 150 volunteers and staff
- Opportunity to win cash, wine, and other awards in all age divisions
- $5 per entry fee contribution to non-profit partners
Second Chance Wait List Info
Once the race has sold out, runners will be able to sign up for the Second Chance Wait List. Typically, at least 100, and sometimes up to 200 registrations are made available via the Wait List. To sign up on the Second Chance Wait List, there is a fee of $5.00. The earlier you sign up, the better your odds will be of receiving a final entry as the random drawing is weighted by the sign up dates. The drawing date for the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon will be March 1, 2012.
Half Marathon Race Extras
Destination Races and its local partners host a number of activities to compliment your experience in wine country. Race Extras are available only to registered runners and their guests, and you may select these extras during registration or you may purchase them separately, if you have already registered. These activities and extras typically sell out so we advise purchasing them well before the event.
See the Race Extras page for details.
Transfer and Credit Policy
Refunds on your race registration are not allowed. However, if you are not able to run in the race you have two options. You may transfer your registration to another individual by having them fill out a transfer form available for download on our website. Online transfers must be completed at least 30 days prior to the event. If you wish to transfer a registration within 30 days of the event, it must be done at the race expo in person. Transfers cost $20 and must be completed by the person that is running in the race. They must have your registration confirmation number or email to complete the transaction. Upon payment they will be provided a new bib and packet. All paid race extras are also applied to the transfer.
Another option is to cancel your registration and receive a 50% credit (of your paid entry fee only, does not include race extras) that can be used at any Destination Races event that is within a 12 month period (registration for the race must still be open and not sold out). You must process your cancellation at least 7 days prior to the race to be eligible for the 50% credit. Below is a simple 3-step process for cancelations/credits:
1. Go to the "Edit Registration" page at imATHLETE
2. Enter your confirmation code (can be found on your registration receipt). If you do not have your confirmation number, please email support@imathlete.com or call 877-462-7979 for that number.
3. Select "Cancel registration for a partial refund"
No credits will be accepted for any reason once we are within 7 days of the race.
Packet Pickup at Race EXPO
See Packet Pickup & Expo page for details and other packet pickup options that are available.