General registration is sold out!

Registration for this popular event is limited to 3,000 runners due to our commitment to minimize the impact in this beautiful area and to provide our guests with a quality destination running experience.

Since Registration is SOLD OUT, we encourage you to contact our Charity Partners, ASPCA, MMRF, and Lazarex Cancer Foundation Charities & Fundraising. Be a part of a special kind of cause by joining TeamASPCA at the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon this May. Click on the link to learn how you can walk or run to help save the lives of millions of animals (and enjoy some good wine!): Team ASPCA

All runners or fast walkers must be able to keep a 16:00 per mile pace and finish in 3 hours and 30 minutes or less to register. The minimum age requirement for the half marathon is 12 years. This course is considered very scenic and easy to medium difficulty, with gentle rolling terrain on backcountry roads. See The Course!

Note, the wine tastings and wine glasses are not included in the entry fee and must be purchased separately! Visit the Race Extras page to purchase!

  • Team Registration
  • 9.26.12 to 12.31.12
  • 1.1.13 until Sell Out
  • Get Registered!

Each entry includes:

  • Access to scenic 13.1 mile course
  • Unique Finisher’s Medal
  • Moisture-wicking event running shirt
  • Personalized runner’s bib
  • Transportation to/from race start and finish from designated parking areas
  • Special offers from hotels, sponsors, exhibitors and local businesses
  • Chip timing system and results
  • Support from law enforcement and nearly 200 volunteers and staff
  • Opportunity to win cash, wine, and other awards
  • $5 per entry fee contribution to partnering charities

Race Extras

Destination Races offers a host of Race Extras to compliment your weekend in wine country which are available only to registered runners and their guests. You may select these extras during registration, or if you have already registered you may purchase them separately. These activities and extras typically sell out so we advise purchasing them well before the event.

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Team Registration

Teams MUST have a minimum of 6 team members to qualify as a team and receive the $10 entry fee discount. Teams may consist of any combination of male and female runners. Teams can have a maximum of 20 runners per team, if over 20 members, you must register at least two teams of 6 members or more per team. Teams that do not reach the minimum number of runners will be charged an additional $20 (per runner) and moved to the individual category. Credits are not given for runners that sign up as Individuals and then transferred to a Team.

Registering a Team
A Team Captain must first register and create the team name and password. Afterwards, each runner on the team must register in the Team category under the chosen team name, which will be displayed in a drop down box.
Scoring
Team members will be scored both as an Individual and in the Team competition. The top 5 times from each team will be combined to get the total team time. All times are age and gender handicapped based on the standard USATF handicap system.

2-Person Relay Registration

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 register a 2-Person Relay Team you must submit a team name and register both participants at the same time.

Elite Runners

Elites must be able to compete for a top 3 overall finish in the Men’s or Women’s open division of the half marathon. Master elites may also submit their resume and apply for Elite B category.  Please email your request to the race director matt@destinationraces.com with a one page running resume/bio to include PR’s, recent results, notable accomplishments, hometown/college, etc. Please submit as a PDF or Word document.