Registration

Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon
Saturday June 2, 2012

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.  Last year's inaugural event sold out 6 months advance, so please register early!  

2012 Half Marathon is SOLD OUT

Sign up for the Half Marathon Second Chance Wait List:

If you have already registered and need to add Race Extras:

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. This course is considered very scenic and easy to medium difficulty, with rolling terrain on back country roads.  (see course information).

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.  Credits are not given for runners that sign up as Individuals and then transferred to a Team. 

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
If you need to make changes to your registration, 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.  Requests should be received at least 30 days prior to the event. 

If approved, an elite entry passcode will be emailed to you. Cash prizes, large format wines and other prizes will be awarded.

If you are an elite runner please email your request to the race director matt@destinationraces.com with a one page running resume/bio including PR's, recent results, notable accomplishments, hometown/college, etc.   Please submit as a PDF or Word document.  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 make your request as soon as possible as elite entries are limited.

Entry Fees

• Half Marathon
  • $118 until Dec. 31
  • $128 until March 15 (if available)
  • $138 after 3/15 (2nd Chance Wait List)
• Team Registration
  • $108 until Dec. 31
  • $118 until March 15 (if available)
  • $128 after 3/15 (2nd Chance Wait List)

Each entry includes:

• Access to scenic 13.1 mile course
• Moisture-wicking event running shirt
• Colorful finisher's medal
• Logo wine glass and entry to beer and wine tasting at Wine & Music Festival
• Personalized runner's bib with logo
• Finishers Certificate available at Brightroom.com
• Transportation to/from race start and finish from designated parking areas
• Special offers from hotels, sponsors, exhibitors and local businesses
• Innovative Jaguar Timing system with disposable bib chip
• Support from law enforcement and nearly 200 volunteers and staff
• Opportunity to win cash, wine, and other awards in all age divisions
• $5 per entry fee contribution to partnering charities

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.  The drawing date for the Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon will be March 15, 2012. 

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 available for download on our website.  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.

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.  Below is a simple 3-step process for cancelations/credits: 

1. Go to the "Edit Registration" page at imATHLETE

2. Enter your confirmation code (can be found on your registration receipt).  If you do not have your confirmation number, please email support@imathlete.com or call 877-462-7979 for that number. 

3. Select "Cancel registration for a partial refund"

No credits will be accepted for any reason once we are within 7 days of the race.

Packet Pickup at Race EXPO

See Packet Pickup & Expo page for details and other packet pickup options that are available.