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Napa Valley Marathon
Race Details:
- Location: Napa, CA, USA
- Race Date: 03/07/2027
- Race Distances: Full Marathon, Half Marathon
What This Race Counts Toward:
Boston: Yes
World Marathon Majors: Yes
Napa Valley Marathon Description
The Napa Valley Marathon is a net-downhill, Boston qualifying race following the scenic Silverado Trail from Calistoga to Napa each March. The point-to-point course winds past renowned vineyards, wineries, and rolling hillsides throughout California’s wine country, dropping steadily from nearly 400 feet above sea level to about 60 feet at the finish. Cool spring mornings and stunning valley views make this a bucket-list destination race for runners chasing a Boston Qualifying time amid one of the world’s most beautiful wine regions.
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Napa Valley Marathon Additional Details:
Half marathon finishers here take home something you won’t find at most races: an actual bottle of Napa Valley wine alongside the medal, a fitting reward for finishing in the heart of wine country. Top overall finishers do even better, earning an etched double magnum and a 12-bottle case featuring different Napa Valley wineries. Twelve aid stations support the full marathon, sharing the final six with the half marathon field, each stocked with water, electrolyte drink, and pretzels. It’s a race that leans fully into its setting, treating the finish line less like a typical banana-and-bagel table and more like a proper wine country celebration.
Course Information
Profile: Downhill
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Road/Pavement
Pace Groups: Yes
Time Limit: 6 hours
# of Finishers
Half Marathon: 500 to 600
Marathon: 1,478
Elevation Details
Elevation Gain: 564 ft (171 m)
Elevation Loss: 867 ft (264 m)
Average Temperature
- Low: 42°F
- High: 60°F
Train Smarter for Race Day
A great race starts long before the starting line. Whether you’re chasing your first finish or hunting a new PR, a structured training plan takes the guesswork out of race prep — building your fitness, your confidence, and your mileage at the right pace for you.
Explore plans for every distance and experience level, from your first 5K to your next ultra.
Things to Do in Napa, CA, USA
Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.
Landmark
RAD Napa Art Walk
Follow the Rail Arts District Napa Art Walk along the Vine Trail, taking in two miles of outdoor contemporary murals — an easy, flat, low-impact stop after race weekend.
Museums & History
Napa Valley Museum
Explore the region’s story at the Napa Valley Museum in Yountville — an easy, indoor, low-impact stop after race day.
Food & Drink
Napa Valley Wine Tasting
Sample a flight at one of Napa Valley’s boutique wineries, part of the region’s world-famous wine country experience — a relaxed way to celebrate the finish line after race day.
Shopping
Downtown Napa
Browse charming local boutiques and tasting rooms throughout downtown Napa, the valley’s walkable urban hub — an easy, flat stroll for a post-race souvenir.
Outdoors & Trails
Napa Valley Vine Trail
Bike the Napa Valley Vine Trail, a paved path connecting towns through vineyard-lined scenery — an easy option for tapering or recovering legs after race day.
Arts & Culture
di Rosa
See three galleries of contemporary art alongside a sculpture park and wildlife preserve at di Rosa in the Carneros region — a relaxed, indoor-outdoor way to spend a taper day.
Scenic Drives & Viewpoints
Westwood Hills Park
Hike the trails of Westwood Hills Park for views over the city and surrounding vineyards — a relaxed, low-impact way to spend a rest day.
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