2020 Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon

Half Marathon and 2-Person Relay Course

7:00am start at Stoller Family Estate

From your first glimpse of the starting line, illuminated by a golden sunrise over Mt. Hood, to your first delicious sip of fine wine after the finish line, you’ll find the Oregon Wine Country Half is something special. Sometimes the best things in life are off the beaten path. The scenic point-to-point course explores the heart of the Willamette Valley in Yamhill County, winding past a cluster of four American Viticulture Areas (Dundee Hills, Yamhill-Carlton, Chehalem Mountains, and Ribbon Ridge). The race starts at Stoller Family Estate, a picturesque hill-top vineyard perched above the towns of Lafayette and Dundee and featuring Mt. Hood views. Beyond Stoller, the course takes quiet paved country roads lined with vineyards and orchards, farm landscapes, and a beautiful section of nicely shaded tree canopy. Just past mile 10 runners will pass a rocking on-course band and then make a right onto NE Jernsted Road for a 1.6 mile section of gravel road through farmlands (the only non-paved section of the course). Runner turn right onto NE Old McMinnville Highway where the pavement resumes. With a half mile to go runners make the final turn onto Main Street and continue into downtown Carlton where a friendly crowd cheers the field all the way down the final stretch and through the finish line. Here, hydrate and have a bite at the post race refueling tent, then grab a glass and celebrate with your family and friends at the Finish Line Wine and Music Festival presented by Ken Wright Cellars, featuring complimentary tastings from 20 plus premier local wineries.

2 person relay teams will run on the same course, with the exchange point located at mile 6.1 at Abbey Road Farms.

This is a point-to-point course. Designated event parking is available at either the start or finish area, and shuttle bus transportation will be available between both parking locations before and after the race. Gear Check will be available at the starting line and relay transition point and all checked gear will be transported to the finish line. Checked gear must be claimed at the finish line.

Time Limit

To enter the half marathon you must be able to finish the course in 3 hours and 30 minutes and keep a 16:00/mile pace or better. Casual walkers are not permitted in the half marathon due to this time limit. 2 person relay teams must also be able to finish the course in a cumulative time of 3 hours and 30 minutes. If you cannot keep the required pace on course, you will not be guaranteed course supervision by law enforcement and volunteers. Transportation to the finish area for non-finishers without medical problems will be provided via the SAG vehicle. In the event you cannot finish the race, or fall behind the 16 min/mile pace, please make your way to the nearest aid station and ask for SAG assistance. The SAG vehicle will be following the final runner/walker and pick up at each aid station.

Aid Stations

Six will be placed on-course between the start and finish areas, approximately every two miles. Water will be offered at each aid station and an electrolyte sports drink will be provided at every other aid station.

5k Run and Walk Course

8:00am start at Ken Wright Cellars

Our festive and scenic 5k Run/Walk will start and finish at Ken Wright Cellars in downtown Carlton, offering a fast course with just the right amount of country charm. The out-and-back route heads east on Main Street and then onto Hendricks Road, as the roadside view transforms into rich farmland and vineyard-laden hillsides. Runners and walkers will get a burst of energy from a live band performing as they approach Johnson Road, and might even get to high five a few of the fastest half marathon finishers running by. Shortly up the gravel road, a rustic old country barn serves as the 5k turnaround point.

The race is chip timed. Runners will receive a chip and gun time in the results. Top 3 overall finishers are based on gun time, all other finisher results use chip time results. The timing chips are disposable and do not need to be returned.

Half Marathon Top 3 Overall Male and Female and Top 3 Age Group Awards

Prize Wine is awarded to top 3 overall male and female finishers, and the top 1 masters division male and masters division female. Prize wine is also awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in age divisions spanning every 5 years from 21 to 70+ age groups. Awards are determined by the runner’s age on race day. An alternative prize to wine is awarded to the top 3 under age 21!

Half Marathon Team Awards

The fastest half marathon teams (after application of age grading system) of 6 or more members will receive awards. A team must have a minimum of 6 runners finish the half marathon as individuals to qualify as a team.

Half Marathon Winery Cup Challenge

Open to teams of participating wineries, the Winery Challenge Trophy is awarded to the fastest Winery team (after application of age/gender handicap) of 6 or more runners who finish the half marathon as individuals.

2-Person Relay Awards

Top finishers are awarded in the following categories, M/M team, F/F team, & Co-ed/Open.

5k Awards

Top 3 overall 5k finishers will receive award wine. Alternative prizes are provided for any winners under age 21.

The Half Marathon and 2-Person Relay is a point-to-point course starting at Stoller Family Estate and finishing in the town of Carlton. Parking and driving along the course is not permitted. Designated event parking lots are available near the start (Stoller Family Estate) or the finish (N. Kutch and W. Monroe in Carlton). Free bus transportation is provided between the start, finish, and relay transition area for runners and spectators. A runner drop-off area is also available at Stoller for vehicles wishing to drop off a runner and continue driving to the finish line rather than parking.

For relay participants, Relay runner #2 will need to take a designated shuttle bus to the exchange zone, and Relay runner #1 will need to take a designated relay transition shuttle bus to the finish festival after finishing their leg.

For shuttle bus schedule and further transportation details please visit the event website.

the 5k is and out and back course starting and ending in downtown Carlton at Ken Wright Cellars. Parking at the designated finish line parking lot (N. Kutch and W. Monroe in Carlton) is recommended.

The finish line wine and music festival will feature complimentary wine tastings for race participants from 20+ local wineries; additional beer, food, and merchandise available for purchase; and live music. Spectators may participate in wine tastings by purchasing a guest glass option for $15-25. Pre-purchase guest glasses for your friends and family in registration extras. Guest glasses will also be available for sale at the event while supplies last.

You will select your desired packet pick-up option during the registration process. The packet pick-up options are:

Standard Packet Pick Up- FREE

Time: Saturday 9/5, 10am-3pm

Location: Ken Wright Cellars, Carlton

We recommended that you pick up your race packet at the Race Expo which is FREE and open to the public. At the Race Expo you will receive your bib, timing chip, shirt and other race information. Exhibitor booths, sampling, merchandise sales, seminars, wine tasting and other events are held at the Race Expo.

Portland Early Packet Pick Up

Early Packet Pickup service is provided for those runners living or staying in or near Portland that prefer to receive their packets early and not drive to the expo location.Time and Location To Be Announced. Will take place in the Portland Metro area 2-3 days prior to the race.

Morning-Of Packet Pick Up-$15.00 charged for this service

Time: Sunday 9/6 -5:30am-6:30am at Stoller Family Estate for Half Marathon/2 Person Relay

Sunday 9/6 5:30am-7:30am at Ken Wright Cellars for 5k Only

For runners unable to attend the race Expo or the early packet pickup in Portland, this is the final chance to get your race bib. Pick up at the Solutions Table near the Stoller Tasting Room at the main start line area if participating in the Half Marathon or 2-Person Relay. Pick up outside Ken Wright Cellars at the 5k start line area if participating in the 5k. You will need to pick up your t-shirt after the race at the finish line merchandise tent by showing your bib number. Please plan to arrive to the start at least 45 minutes prior to race start if using the Morning-Of Packet Pick Up.