Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon
Saturday May 7, 2011
Entry to this event is limited to 3,000 runners due to our commitment to minimize our impact in this beautiful area and to provide guests with a quality destination running experience. This event sells out so register early!
Registration opens August 19, 2010 at Noon PST (time is approximate pending website host activation)
Entry Fees
Half Marathon: $90 until December 1 (if available)
Team Registration: $80 until December 1 (if available)
2-Person Relay: $120 until December 1 (if available)
* Wine glass and entry to wine and beer tasting must be purchased separately at this event.
Each entry includes:
- Access to scenic USATF certified course
- Moisture-wicking event running shirt
- Colorful finisher's medal
- Personalized runner's bib with logo
- Finishers Certificate provided by Brightroom.com
- Transportation to/from race start and finish from designated parking areas
- Special offers from hotels, sponsors, exhibitors and local businesses
- IPICO chip timing system and results
- Support from law enforcement and over 100 volunteers and staff
- Opportunity to win cash, wine, and other awards in all age divisions
- Post-race Wine & Music Festival (event wine glass and tasting is optional $15 fee)
- $5 per entry fee contribution to charity partners
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Team Registration
To register a team you first need to have your team captain register the team. Then email the team name and passcode to your team members so they may register under the team category and team name. Teams must consist of 6 or more runners and can be any combination of male and female runners. The top 6 times of your team members will be combined to get your total team time. Females receive a ten minute deduction. 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, your team will be voided and you will be charged $15 to be moved to the individual category.
Elite Runner Registration
If you are an elite runner please email the race director matt@destinationraces.com with your running resume and request. You must be able to compete for a top 3 overall finish in the Men's or Women's open division of the half marathon or the overall masters championship (40 and over). If approved, an elite entry form or passcode will be emailed to you. $2,000 in cash sponsored by Rabobank, Ball Watches plus large format wines and other prizes will be awarded.
Optional Extras
Wine Glass and Tasting:
$15 includes logo wine glass and entry to the wine and beer tasting at post-race festival ($20 at event quantities limited). Be prepared to show ID if asked at festival entrance. This purchase is available to registered runners only online and runners may purchase up to two extra glasses for guests. (Limit 3 glasses total).
Note: Due to space limitations and restrictions imposed by ABC and local authorities, entry into the post-race Wine & Music Festival is limited to persons 21 and over, and must be purchased separately with wine glass included. All ages are allowed in the park but a separate restricted area is provided for the wine/beer pouring.
Early Packet Pickup and Welcome Party:
$25. Thursday May 6th 5:30pm to 7:30pm, location Carr Winery, 414 N. Salsipuedes St., Santa Barbara. If you wish to pick up your packet on Thursday evening in Santa Barbara you may sign up for our early packet pickup party which includes wine tasting and appetizers. Only registered guests will be able to pick up their packets at this event. Your packet will be available at the expo and raee day pickup if you sign up for but miss this event.
Race Orientation & Welcome Reception at Route 246 Restaurant in Solvang
$30. Friday May 7th, 6:00pm to 7:30pm, location Hotel Corque 400 Alisal Road, Solvang, CA. A guest speaker, race director and race announcer will provide insight on the course and race preparation. Includes wine tasting and light food from Bradley Ogden's renowned Route 246 restaurant. Meet elite runners and other guests.
Race Day Packet Pickup
$20. This option is available if you need to pick up your packet at the start area on race morning between 5:30 and 6:30am. You must pay for this option in advance and have your ticket with you to receive the packet. No unauthorized bibs or unregistered runners will be allowed on course.
Santa Barbara Buses
Buses will leave from Fess Parker's Doubletree Inn in Santa Barbara at 5:15am and from Bacara Resort at 5:45am for the start area The return bus to Santa Barbara will leave Solvang Park for Bacara Resort and the Doubletree at 12:00pm after the race. The bus fare is $30 per person RT and you must purchase seats on the desired bus in advance.
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Refund, Credit and Transfer Policy
Refunds are allowed up until 90 days prior to the event with a $20 processing fee. NO refunds are allowed after that date. You may recevie a 50% credit (of your paid entry fee) to any of our future races (destinationraces.com) if you notify us prior to the race that you will unable to attend. If you pick up your packet or transfer your registration you are ineligible to receive the credit.
If you wish to transfer your registration you may download the transfer form on the website and follow the instructions. If you process the transfer at least 30 days in advance the new registrant will receive the personalized bib. Transfers may still be made within 30 days but they will not be processed until the expo and bibs will not be personalized. Click here for a transfer form.