Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon
Solvang, California, United States
May 9, 2026 - Saturday
Half-marathon, Relay
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Race Information
The Santa Barbara half marathon takes runners through the Santa Ynez Valley wine country, finishing in Solvang with a one-of-a-kind wine and music post-race festival with over 20 wineries pouring to celebrate the runners!
Choose to run the half marathon on your own, or partner with a running buddy and join as a two-person relay to tackle the distance together.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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