California > Avenue of the Vines Half Marathon & 5K
Lodi, CA • Sunday, May 20, 2012 • Course Map
Several hundred runners, walkers and wheelchair competitors come out each year to take part in both races at the springtime running of the Avenue of the Vines Half Marathon & 5K, which takes the field of participants along a course through the gently rolling hills of Northern California's wine country region, nestled in the hills about 50 miles south of Sacramento.
Considered well-suited for first-time half-marathon runners, this race's fast and flat course follows a simple, out-and-back rectangular loop course among the vineyards and mustard seed fields of the Lodi-Stockton, Calif., area.
The 2012 race marks just the sixth annual running of the race, which starts and finishes at the Woodbridge Winery, near the intersection of Woodbridge Road and Kennefick Road near Youngstown. From there, runners follow a clockwise course entirely on paved surfaces, traveling northward along Kennefick Road all the way to East Collier Road, where they turn right (east) and head toward North Buck Road.
From there, runners start the trek south back toward the finish line, heading southward for a long stretch along North Bruella Road all the way to East Orchard Road. Runners have a couple more turns, onto Dustin Road and Woodbridge Road, before reaching the final stretch toward the finish line just past the starting line on Woodbridge Road. Organizers distribute six aid stations along the course -- one every two miles -- and in addition to the 13.1-mile half marathon and the 5K race, there is also a kids' quarter-mile run.
Considered a walker-friendly course by race organizers -- both the half marathon and the 5K are open to runners, walkers and wheelchair/handcrack participants -- it is also attractive for all runner skill levels, thanks to its flat course and mild climate. At the finish, all participants receive a free t-shirt, finishers medal and a commemorative wine glass, to enjoy the free wine tasting at the finish line post-race party.
Race
Weather & Climate
Located in Northern California's San Joaquin Valley, about 35 miles southeast of Sacramento and roughly 80 miles east of San Francisco, Lodi typically sees May temperatures that average between 81°F and 51°F while rainfall is scarce, averaging just over half an inch for the month. On the day of the race (May 20), the average high is 82°F and the average low is 52°F.
Course Map
View the race route map for the Avenue of the Vines Half Marathon
Fees
N/A
Registration
To reserve your spot in the late spring 2012 running of Lodi's Avenue of the Vines Half Marathon or 5K race, register online at Bazumedia.com.
Official Race Website
www.fleetfeetstockton.com
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