Napa Fall Wine Country Marathon
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Napa Fall Wine Country Marathon 2026
The event takes place on October 24, 2026 at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, 3801 Saint Helena Highway, Saint Helena, CA, United States. This is the 34th annual running and the field is limited to 300 participants.
Distances offered:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual Runner
The course uses single-track trails inside the state park and includes hills, streams, and rocky sections. The route will be marked with orange ribbon; runners should pay attention at trail crossings. There is one aid station located at the start and finish area. Half marathoners encounter the aid station once between loops. Marathoners encounter aid at approximately miles 6, 10, 16, and 20. The official course cut off is six hours with specified pace limits for each distance. Hikers and walkers are allowed.
Participant incentives include a t-shirt for all entrants, medals for all marathon and half marathon finishers, and personalized award ribbons mailed to the top three male and female finishers in each age group for all distances. Bib numbers are mailed beginning two weeks before the event; unreceived bibs may be picked up on race day. Parking inside the park carries a fee and free overflow parking is available along Highway 29. Headphones and other audio devices are not allowed on course. Virtual entries must submit proof of distance and time by October 25, 2026 to receive mailed awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
