Grapevine News
Race Dinner at Vintners Inn
We
are pleased to announce that Vintners Inn will be host of the race expo
and race dinner this year. Located just north of downtown Santa Rosa
and a short drive to Healdsburg, The Vintners Inn is a luxurious 44
room hotel, surrounded by lush gardens and 92 acres of vineyards. Just
steps from the lodging properties is John Ash & Co.'s renowned
restaurant and the Event Center, host of this years expo. Sign up here
Shirt Options - Go Organic or Tech
All race participants receive a complimentary organic cotton event shirt in black or white. These shirts are better than your average T but if you want to upgrade to a high-quality Athleta running shirt you can do so for only $20, compared to the $35 retail cost at the event. This is the nicest running shirt you'll own, and the men's version comes in black, perfect for a Halloween running event! View shirt
ORDER ONLINE by OCTOBER 20th to get the discounted upgrade price!
IT's HALLOWINE - Run in Costume!!
Its that season when the grapes are picked, the leaves turn colors, and the glow of lanterns and pumpkins light the night. Get in the SPIRIT and dress the part. Celebrate wine harvest and Halloween by wearing your best running costume....something colorful, sexy or downright scary! Prizes awarded for best individual and best team costume.
Kids Pumpkin Run at Francis Ford Coppola Present's Rosso & Bianco Winery
The Kids Pumpkin Run is a short loop through the vineyards at beautiful Rosso & Bianco Winery. Kids from 4 to 12 are invited to run in costume and play Halloween games on the property. Each kid gets a T-shirt and Halloween goodie bag sponsored by ParkPoint Athletic Club. SIgn up your kids now or register at Parkpoint Health Club or at the winery. The festivities start at noon after the post-race Wine & Music Festival and the run begins at 1pm. Cost is only $20 in advance. SIgn up online
Check or hotel partners for rooms on the TRAVEL & LODGING PAGE
Making your travel reservations for a Wine Country Half has never been easier. Our completely new travel section allows you to view all our lodging properties, car and airline partners. Each has easy reservation links with discounted rates for our participants. Many fine resort properties are offering great deals so you can enjoy a longer stay on your wine country vacation. You'll also find links to maps and the visitors associations. Travel & Lodging Page
Event Poster
Each year French artist Jean-Pierre Got creates a unique poster design for the Wine County Half Marathon. This years version features three runners on course, two of which are in costume, passing an admiring lady sipping wine on the veranda of one of the many wineries on course. Can you guess which winery? These posters are collectibles so make sure you purchase one at the event.
RealBuzz Blogs, Forums, Route Finder
We are partnering with Realbuzz.com to bring you runner forums, blogs and route planners that give you access to a myriad of training tools and information in our online community of runners. Check out this online community to help get you prepared for the event.
Shirt Options - Go Organic or Tech
All race participants receive a complimentary organic cotton event shirt in black or white. These shirts are better than your average T but if you want to upgrade to a high-quality Athleta running shirt you can do so for only $20, compared to the $35 retail cost at the event. This is the nicest running shirt you'll own, and the men's version comes in black, perfect for a Halloween running event! View shirt
ORDER ONLINE by OCTOBER 20th to get the discounted upgrade price!
IT's HALLOWINE - Run in Costume!!
Its that season when the grapes are picked, the leaves turn colors, and the glow of lanterns and pumpkins light the night. Get in the SPIRIT and dress the part. Celebrate wine harvest and Halloween by wearing your best running costume....something colorful, sexy or downright scary! Prizes awarded for best individual and best team costume.
Kids Pumpkin Run at Francis Ford Coppola Present's Rosso & Bianco Winery
The Kids Pumpkin Run is a short loop through the vineyards at beautiful Rosso & Bianco Winery. Kids from 4 to 12 are invited to run in costume and play Halloween games on the property. Each kid gets a T-shirt and Halloween goodie bag sponsored by ParkPoint Athletic Club. SIgn up your kids now or register at Parkpoint Health Club or at the winery. The festivities start at noon after the post-race Wine & Music Festival and the run begins at 1pm. Cost is only $20 in advance. SIgn up online
Check or hotel partners for rooms on the TRAVEL & LODGING PAGE
Making your travel reservations for a Wine Country Half has never been easier. Our completely new travel section allows you to view all our lodging properties, car and airline partners. Each has easy reservation links with discounted rates for our participants. Many fine resort properties are offering great deals so you can enjoy a longer stay on your wine country vacation. You'll also find links to maps and the visitors associations. Travel & Lodging Page
Event Poster
Each year French artist Jean-Pierre Got creates a unique poster design for the Wine County Half Marathon. This years version features three runners on course, two of which are in costume, passing an admiring lady sipping wine on the veranda of one of the many wineries on course. Can you guess which winery? These posters are collectibles so make sure you purchase one at the event.
Destination Races E-Newsletter
Our quarterly e-newsletter, THE GRAPEVINE, will provide training and nutrition tips, information about our favorite wines and wineries to visit, things to do in the wine country and industry news. Plus we'll feature a new runner each month with an interesting and inspirational story.
The Grapevine Summer Issue
Our quarterly e-newsletter, THE GRAPEVINE, will provide training and nutrition tips, information about our favorite wines and wineries to visit, things to do in the wine country and industry news. Plus we'll feature a new runner each month with an interesting and inspirational story.
The Grapevine Summer Issue
RealBuzz Blogs, Forums, Route Finder
We are partnering with Realbuzz.com to bring you runner forums, blogs and route planners that give you access to a myriad of training tools and information in our online community of runners. Check out this online community to help get you prepared for the event.
