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Santa Rosa Marathon
Race Details:
- Location: Santa Rosa, CA, USA
- Race Date: 08/22/2027
- Race Distances: Full Marathon, Half Marathon
What This Race Counts Toward:
Boston: Yes
World Marathon Majors: Yes
Santa Rosa Marathon Description
The Santa Rosa Marathon brings runners through the heart of Sonoma County’s wine country each August, with the Marathon and Half Marathon starting and finishing on 4th Street beside Old Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa. The mostly flat course winds past vineyards and local wineries, making it a strong option for a personal best. Race weekend also includes 5K and 10K events on the day before, plus a lively post-race celebration back at Old Courthouse Square. Now marking its 18th year, the Santa Rosa Marathon combines a scenic course with a well-organized, community-driven event.
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Santa Rosa Marathon Additional Details:
Wine country hospitality runs through every part of this race: registered adults 21 and up can claim the “Cheers to You” perk at the finish, two beers plus a full bottle of local wine, while half and full marathon finishers separately pick up a complimentary bottle of DeLoach Vineyards wine, a fitting reward for running through Sonoma County. Aid stations appear every 1.5 to 2 miles, keeping water, electrolytes, and GU energy gel flowing along the way. Every finisher also collects a medal and free race photos, rounding out a race that treats the finish line less like an ending and more like the start of a proper wine country celebration.
Course Information
Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Out and Back
Surface: Road/Pavement
Pace Groups: Yes
Time Limit: Unknown
# of Finishers
Half Marathon: 1,500 to 1,700
Marathon: 900 to 1,000
Elevation Details
Elevation Gain: 416
Elevation Loss: 416
Average Temperature
- Low: 54°F
- High: 82°F
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Things to Do in Santa Rosa, CA, USA
Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.
Scenic Drives & Viewpoints
Spring Lake Regional Park
Walk the trails around Spring Lake Regional Park, a 320-acre park with a hands-on natural history center — a relaxed, flat way to spend a rest day.
Arts & Culture
Charles M. Schulz Museum
Celebrate the life and work of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz at the Charles M. Schulz Museum — a relaxed, indoor way to spend a taper day after race weekend.
Museums & History
Museum of Sonoma County
See rotating art and history exhibits at the Museum of Sonoma County, housed in a historic 1910 post office — an easy, indoor, low-impact stop after race day.
Landmark
Historic Railroad Square
Wander Historic Railroad Square, an authentic old-town district with antique stores and galleries — an easy, flat, low-impact stop after race weekend.
Outdoors & Trails
Trione-Annadel State Park
Hike or bike more than 5,500 acres of rolling hills and seasonal streams at Trione-Annadel State Park — choose an easy segment for tired legs after race day.
Shopping
South A Street Art District
Browse roughly 30 art studios and galleries in the South A Street Art District (SOFA) — an easy, flat stroll for a post-race souvenir.
Sports & Entertainment
Peanuts Street Sculptures
Spot colorful street sculptures of Peanuts characters scattered throughout Santa Rosa, a tribute to Charles Schulz — a relaxed, low-impact walking tour after race day.
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