Santa Barbara Wine Country

Course highlights

Mile 0 – 1: Start on Sagunto St.

Gather in downtown Santa Ynez for the start on Sagunto St. Enjoy great views of the meadows with the Sierra Madre Mountains as your backdrop for the first mile.

Mile 1 – 2: Edison to Baseline

You’ll pass through Arabian horse ranches and fruit orchards on this stretch of the course. Aid station #1 is at the bend next to Summerset Farms at the 2-mile mark.

Mile 2 – 4: Refugio to Roblar

Heading north on Refugio is a straightaway until you turn left onto Roblar. The course starts to bend and roll in this section. For every slight uphill there is equivalent downhill to help keep your pace. You’ll pass Aid Station #2 just after reaching Roblar.

Mile 4 – 6: Grand to Los Olivos

Our favorite part of the first leg of the course, this section begins with a sweet smelling pass by the lavender fields at Clairmont Farms. Then it’s a downhill twist onto Grand Ave., which takes runners right through downtown Los Olivos. Runners will then take a left at the flagpole to Aid Station #3 and the 2-person relay transition. Los Olivos is a great spot to enjoy breakfast and watch the race!

Mile 6 – 7: Alamo Pintado To Corkscrew Hill

After a short pass through town and the transition area, runners will head West on Alamo Pintado Ave. Make sure you hydrate for Corkscrew Hill, a .6-mile stretch that will test your hill climbing skills. You will gradually wind around as you climb and as you reach the crest of Corkscrew Hill you’ll be rewarded with Aid Station #4, a great view, and 4 miles of mostly downhill ahead!

Mile 7 – 9: Ballard Canyon

Runners will love this part of the course. Check out the incredible views down valley as you race through Ballard Canyon on the fastest section of the course. You’ll pass by vineyards, ranches, horses, cows, sheep, bison and an occasional volunteer. Stay to the right of the road to avoid any law enforcement, staff or media vehicles that may be on course. Aid Station #5 will be located at mile 8.3.

Mile 9 – 12: Rusack Vineyards to Chalk Hill

Aid Station #6 is located at mile 9.9, near the entrance to Rusack Vineyards. Be sure to check out their award-winning wines during your stay. You will be cruising downhill for a mile or so but eventually you’ll encounter a short set of rolling hills prior to entering the Chalk Hill residential section of Solvang. Aid station #7 will appear at mile 11.7, just before you reach the crest of Chalk Hill at Mesa Vista Lane.

Mile 12 – 13.1: Copenhagen Finish

It’s a fast final mile and a half as you approach downtown Solvang on Atterdag Rd. After crossing Mission Drive (Hwy 246) take a left turn onto Copenhagen for the final stretch in front of the spectator lined streets of this Danish-style town. Now it’s time to rehydrate, enjoy the award ceremony and celebrate in style at the Wine & Music Festival located adjacent to the finish area in Solvang Park.