Distances

Days Until: Race Weekend

Half Marathon

Prepare to take a scenic journey on this 13.1-mile course that winds through the Santa Ynez Valley bordered by vineyards and the Sierra Madre Mountains. The course starts in downtown Solvang, then passes through the quaint town of Los Olivos, making its way up Corkscrew Hill before the beautiful run down Ballard Canyon to the grand finish on Copenhagen Drive in the heart of historic Solvang. Along the way you’ll wind through clusters of horse ranches, fruit orchards, lavender farms, and vineyards.

Date: May 13, 2023
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Start Line: 565 Atterdag Rd. Solvang, CA 93463
Finish Line: 1639 Copenhagen Dr. Solvang, CA 93463
Time Limit: 3.5 hours

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Half Marathon Relay

Split the distance and share the glory! Leg 1 of the relay is 5.8 miles and is generally uphill while leg 2 is 7.3 miles and generally downhill (although a couple of climbs are included). At the Relay Transition in Los Olivos, the 1st runner will receive their medal, recovery goody bag, and will have access to transportation from the transition to the Festival after starting the race in Solvang. The 2nd leg runner will begin at the Relay Transition when their partner makes it to them and will finish the race at the finish line in Solvang.

Date: May 13, 2023
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Start Line: 565 Atterdag Rd. Solvang, CA 93463
Relay Transition: 2890 Grand Ave.Los Olivos, CA 93441
Time Limit: 3.5 hours

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AID STATIONS

Aid stations will be provided at the following locations: Miles 3, 5.8, 6.9, 8.3, 9.9 and 11.7
Water and Nuun Sport Strawberry Lemonade will be provided at all aid stations on course.
Base Performance gels will be provided at the aid station at Mile 8.3.

GEAR CHECK

Clear gear check bags will be available for pick-up at the race expo. Luggage or large bags will not be accepted.

Gear check will be located in Solvang Park ahead of the race beginning at 5:30am. While the start line is at the intersection of Atterdag Road and Laurel Ave, the main hub of pre-race activity will be at Solvang Park.

Gear check will stay in the same location and will not move during the race. The finish line is adjacent to Solvang Park which will make it easy to pick up your gear after you finish. Gear check will close at 11:00am.

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