Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon
Saturday October 27th, 2012
You must have a race bib registered in your name to compete in this race! The field for this event is limited to 2,700 runners due to our commitment to minimize our impact on this beautiful area and to provide guests with a quality destination running experience. We offer two registration categories for the race; half marathon individual and half marathon team (6 or more members). You may also register for event extras with your race registration, or separately. Some extras will require your race registration confirmation code.
Registration is Now Open
Half Marathon
You must be a runner or fast walker able to keep a 16:00 per mile pace and finish in 3hr 30min or less to enter this 13.1 mile race. The minimum age requirement for the half marathon is 12 years. You will be running at the most beautiful time of the year, as the vines shimmer with autumn colored leaves. Feel free to bring your camera but leave the big telephoto lens behind; see course information for more details.
Team Registration
Teams must consist of 6 or more runners and can be any combination of male and female runners. To register a team, first have a team captain register and create your team name. The captain will then email the team name to fellow team members who must register under the team category and team name, which will be displayed on a drop down menu.
Teams may have a maximum of 20 members, if you have over 20 members you must register as two separate teams. You MUST have 6 team members to qualify as a team and receive a $10 discount on the entry fee. If you do not have 6 members by the time registration is sold out, each member will charged an additional $20 and moved to the individual category.
You will be scored both as an individual and a team member when entered on a team. The top 5 times from your team will be combined to get your total team time. All times are age and gender handicapped based on the standard USATF handicap system. Only the top team win awards.
Check or Edit Registration
If you need to check your registration, click HERE.
To request an additional confirmation, click HERE.
Elite Runners
If you are an elite runner please email your request with a separate running resume/bio to the race director matt@destinationraces.com. If approved, an elite entry passcode will be emailed to you.
Entry Fees
- Half Marathon
- $105 until April 30, 2012 (or sellout)
- $110 until July 31, 2012 (or sellout)
- $120 until sellout
- Team Registration
- $95 until April 30, 2012 (or sellout)
- $100 until July 31, 2012 (or sellout)
- $110 until sellout
Each entry includes:
- Colorful award-winning finishers medal by Ashworth Awards
- Moisture-wicking long-sleeve technical event running shirt
- Logo wine glass and entry to Wine & Music Festival tasting (beer, wines, sparkling)
- Personalized race bib with first name and colorful graphics
- Personalized finishers certificates through Brightroom.com
- Transportation to/from start and finish areas
- Special offers from local merchants, sponsors and wineries
- Access to one of the most scenic USATF certified courses in the USA
- Support from over 200 volunteers, law enforcement and medical staff
- Chip timing and searchable results
- A contribution to our event beneficiaries for providing event support
Second Chance Wait List Info
Once the race has sold out, runners will be able to sign up for the Second Chance Wait List. Typically, at least 100, and sometimes up to 200 registrations are made available via the Wait List. To sign up on the Second Chance Wait List, there is a fee of $5.00. The earlier you sign up, the better your odds will be of receiving a final entry as the random drawing is weighted by the sign up dates.
Half Marathon Race Extras
Destination Races and its local partners host a number of activities to compliment your experience in wine country. Race Extras are available only to registered runners and their guests, and you may select these extras during registration or you may purchase them separately, if you have already registered. These activities and extras typically sell out so we advise purchasing them well before the event. See the Race Extras page for details.
Transfer and Credit Policy
Refunds on your race registration are not allowed. However, if you are not able to run in the race you have two options. You may transfer your registration to another individual by having them fill out a transfer form or you can cancel your registration and receive a 50% credit towards a future Destination Races event.
Online transfers must be completed at least 30 days prior to the event. If you wish to transfer a registration within 30 days of the event, it must be done at the race expo in person. Transfers cost $20 and must be completed by the person that is running in the race. They must have your registration confirmation number or email to complete the transaction. Upon payment they will be provided a new bib and packet. All paid race extras are also applied to the transfer. The race’s Facebook page is a great place to locate runners that are looking for bibs. By transferring your bib to another runner, you are able to retrieve all of your registration money back and at the same time, make another runner happy!
Another option is to cancel your registration and receive a 50% credit (of your paid entry fee only, does not include race extras) that can be used at any Destination Races event that is within a 12 month period (registration for the race must still be open and not sold out). You must process your cancellation at least 7 days prior to the race to be eligible for the 50% credit. To request a credit for this race, please send an email to RaceInfo@DestinationRaces.com
Packet Pickup at Race EXPO
See Packet Pickup & Expo page for details and other packet pickup options that are available.