2013 Wine Country Half Marathon Series

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Saturday | May 11, 2013
This event is praised for its ideal running climate and fast, challenging course that runs through the majestic Santa Ynez Valley. It’s a favorite of southern Californians and out-of-state visitors seeking refuge from the city, who come to enjoy the beaches and explore the towns of Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, and Solvang. Held annually on Mothers Day weekend.

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Saturday | June 1, 2013
This event is hosted in Loudoun Country, Virginia, one hour west of the nations capital. The course runs through the Virginia countryside, far from the hustle and bustle of DC. It starts and finishes at Doukenie Winery, running along historic byways, past estates, farms and vineyards. Doukenie Winery sits amongst hundreds of acres of farmland and vineyards and serves as the perfect setting for the post-race Wine & Music Festival.

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Sunday | July 21, 2013
This is the flagship event of the Wine Country Half Marathon Series. The course starts at Cuvaison Carneros Winery and runs through the Carneros wine region on the southern end of Napa and Sonoma Valleys before finishing in Sonoma Plaza. Selected as top half marathon finish by Runners World Magazine. Participants from all 50 states and many foreign countries are drawn to these two iconic wine regions for a long weekend of wine and food themed events.

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Sunday | September 1, 2013
This Labor Day weekend event is held in the heart of the Willamette Valley, recognized by many as the premiere Pinot Noir region of the country. The views from the starting area at Stoller Vineyards are mind-boggling, as the moon sets on one side of the valley and the sun rises next to Mt. Hood on the other. The Wine & Music Festival in downtown Carlton features 20 of the area’s best wineries (and one local brewery) with lots of great food options.

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Saturday | September 7, 2013
The Kelowna Wine Country Half Marathon is the newest event in the popular series produced by Destination Races. It’s also the first in the series held outside of the United States. Kelowna is the largest city on stunning Okanagan Lake, a year-round recreational paradise in British Columbia, Canada.

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Saturday | Oct 26, 2013
This Halloween and wine harvest-themed race starts in downtown Geyserville and twists through the beautiful Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys. Runners in costume compete for prizes at the awards ceremony and post-race wine tours and a finishers party cap off the event. It’s a favorite of the staff and most everyone who runs it for its scenery and festive atmosphere.