Napa Half Marathon
The Napa Half Marathon winds through vineyards and rolling hills, offering a charming countryside escape.
Race Date
Oct 4, 2026
Location
Napa, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Location
- Napa, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6.55 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 2,590
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Napa Half Marathon offers a scenic journey through the heart of wine country. Runners begin at Skyline Park, embarking on a course that winds through vineyard-lined neighborhoods and charming countryside settings. The rustic, rustic roads provide a picturesque backdrop, with the occasional sighting of curious deer adding to the natural ambiance.
This race is a favorite for its local community feel and the opportunity to experience the beauty of Napa Valley. With about 396 finishers on average, and a repeat-runner rate of around 8%, it’s a beloved event for those seeking a blend of natural beauty and a relaxed race day atmosphere. Finishers are rewarded with a custom medal and a bottle of Napa Valley wine, a perfect capstone to a memorable run.
Race-provided description
The Napa Half Marathon is nestled up in the rolling hills of east Napa. Scenic, rustic and winding roads will take you from the start at Skyline Park through the vineyard lined neighborhoods in a charming countryside setting. Locals come out to cheer you on while curious deer are commonly seen along the course! Finishers of the Half Marathon will be greeted with a bottle of Napa Valley wine and all race finishers will receive a custom medal. The race is hosted by Athletic Feat and is professionally chip timed by SVE Timing. The Half Marathon starts at 7:30am. (Participants must be at least 12 years old on race day.) A fun distance for those who enjoy shorter races! The quarter marathon (about 6.55 miles) will follow the half marathon route on the first of its two loops. Then it will return to Skyline Park. Finishers will receive a medal and a bottle of wine. The quarter marathon will start with the Half, at 7:30am.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
Technical T-shirt
Start Location
2201 Imola Ave, Napa, CA, 94559
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Rural, Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
Solid Pick479 years running
~396 finishers a year
shrinking
8% returning runners
6 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 1:19:24
typical high 85°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
56°
Afternoon (High)
85°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.0"
Precipitation
7 mph
Wind
59%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,590 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.
Most recent
2024
Total finishers
2,590
Median time
2:10:54
Latest turnout
238
States
39
Turnout by year
2015–2024
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Napa Half Marathon?
The Napa Half Marathon is held on Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
Where does the Napa Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Napa, California.
What distances does the Napa Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6.55 Miles.
Is the Napa Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Napa Half Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course.
How many people run the Napa Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,590 runners who have completed the Napa Half Marathon.
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