March 2, 2025

Marathon – 7:30am
Half Marathon – 7:00am
5K – 7:15am

Location

Marathon Start – Silverado Trail at Brannan Street
Half Marathon Start – Silverado Trail at Conn Creek
5K Start – Vintage High School
All races finish at Vintage High School

Registration

Race Expo
Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa
3425 Solano Avenue, Napa, CA 94558

Expo & Packet Pick-Up
Friday February 28, 2025; 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 1, 2025; 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

All registered runners will be expected to pick up their race number, backpack, and long sleeve technical t-shirt at the expo (no bags for the 5k).  For those who cannot attend the expo, we have a bib mailing option available. Bib mailing deadline is January 26th. There is no race day pick up for the marathon and half marathon, no exceptions.

The race expo will also host activations from our sponsors, running, wine, and food related vendors, seminars, and a happy hour featuring our wine and beer partners. Friday happy hour will take place on the South Lawn from 2-4pm and will include a complimentary souvenir wine glass for your complimentary pour.  Happy hour on Saturday will be from 2-5pm and souvenir glasses for your complimentary beverage will be $10.

Bib Mailing 

You can also have your bib mailed to you by adding bib mailing to your registration.  There is a $20 fee associated with this service.  If you choose this option, you will need to pick up your race shirt and bag on race day in the gymnasium at the finish line.  Bib mailing can be added to your participant account through January 26, 2025.

2025 Expo Speaker Series,  dates and speakers coming soon!

2025 pasta dinner information coming soon!

FOR MARATHON PARTICIPANTS
The full marathon start line is in Calistoga on the Silverado Trail at Brannan Street.  Runners are offered several busing options to arrive at the start line.  The marathon starts at 7:30am.  Buses will stage near the start line and runners can remain on the buses prior to the start.

Gear check will be offered for marathoners and their gear will be transported to the finish line.  Please use your participant backpack to check your gear.

Drop off is available at Lincoln Ave. and Silverado Trail.  All runners being dropped off at the Marathon start MUST approach from Highway 29 using Lincoln Avenue to access the drop off location.

FOR HALF MARATHON PARTICIPANTS
The half marathon start line is near Conn Creek Winery.  The start line is located on Silverado Trail near the Highway 128 intersection, at the halfway mark of the full marathon course.  Runners are offered several busing options to arrive at the start line.  There is absolutely no parking at the half marathon start line. Buses will stage about 1/2 mile north of the start line and runners can remain on the buses prior to the start. The half marathon starts at 7am.

Gear check will be offered for half marathoners and their gear will be transported to the finish line.  Please use your participant backpack to check your gear.

Drop off is available at Silverado Trail and Hwy 128.  All runners being dropped off at the Half Marathon start MUST approach from Highway 29 using Rutherford Road (Highway 128).

FOR 5K PARTICIPANTS
The 5K run begins at Vintage High School at 7:15am.  Parking is available at the high school.  The 5K run is a great option if you can’t go the full marathon distance or are waiting for your marathoner or half marathoner to finish their race.

Any discarded clothing dropped during any of our races will be donated to local shelters in need.

All races finish at Vintage High School in Napa.  Parking is available at the high school, but will fill up quickly.  See transportation for more information.

Finish line amenities include medals, heat sheets, water, medical support, physical therapists, hot soup and bread, gear pick-up.  If you opt in for bib mailing, you will pick up your participant shirt and backpack in the post-race area.  There will also be a shirt exchange if you would like a different size (unworn shirts only, please).

A not to be missed awards ceremony will take place in the post-race area.  The top male and female winners will be presented with their award winnings and an etched magnum of wine. The top male and female masters runners will also be presented an etched magnum of wine.  All age group award winners can collect their bottle of wine at the results tent.

By law, the Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon cannot ship any awarded wine so winners must be present.

All courses are USATF certified; the Marathon course is a Boston Qualifier and a net downhill by over 250 feet.

Marathon: CA20002DT

Half Marathon: 20003DT

5K: 20004DT

Aid Stations
There are 12 aid stations along the full marathon course (the half marathon shares the last 6 aid stations on the course).  Water and nuun Endurance Lemon Lime are offered.  Portable toilets are also located at each station.

Do your part to keep the Napa Valley beautiful!  Please toss all trash, cups, gel packs, food, etc. within the aid station footprint to help ease clean up and get roads reopened promptly.

Aid stations will be located at the following distances from the start:

Full Marathon

2.1, 4.3, 6.6, 9.4, 12.0, 13.9, 16.1, 19.0, 20.8, 22.4, 24.0, 25.1

GU gels will be provided at miles 13.9 and 20.8.  Oranges and bananas will be provided at miles 19 and 22.4.

Half Marathon

3.0, 5.9, 7.7, 9.3, 10.9, 12.0

Cutoff Times
The marathon course will have a very strict 6-hour cutoff, or 13:44 pace per mile. With the addition of the half marathon option, we will not allow any exceptions to this rule. There will be a shuttle bus parked at mile 22.7 and runners must arrive to the location by 12:45pm SHARP.  Runners who do not arrive there on time will be loaded onto the bus and given a half marathon medal for their efforts.

The half marathon has a 6.5-hour cutoff.

Pace Teams
The following pace groups are offered, and each group is led by two pacers:

MARATHON: MARATHON: 3:00, 3:10, 3:20, 3:30, 3:35, 3:40, 3:50, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00, 5:15, 5:30, 5:50

HALF MARATHON: 1:30, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00

The Napa Valley Marathon is committed to maintaining the natural beauty of this special place.  Each year, over 80% of waste materials are diverted from the landfill through our event greening efforts.  This includes:

  • use of compostable consumables (cups, cutlery, etc.)
  • volunteer monitors at compost/recycle/trash stations
  • on-site Green Team for final sort of all waste
  • washing and donating discarded clothing
  • donating leftover food/beverages
  • recycling of discarded heat sheets

While enjoying this scenic course, we encourage all runners to be mindful of these efforts and properly dispose of trash, gel wrappers, etc. at one of our aid stations.  Help us keep Napa Valley beautiful!

During registration you will have the opportunity to include an adaptive training program based on your fitness and the time you have to prepare for the distance you’ve chosen. Both complimentary and premium (your cost) coaching options will be available to you through our partners at Runcoach. Our goal is to provide you with a host of training options to meet you where you are in your running journey. Click here to access your training plan!

Elite Athletes

If you have achieved one of these standards in the last 24 months, you are entitled to a complimentary entry.

Elite standards are as follows:

Marathon:
Open Men – 2:27:00
Masters Men – 2:40:00
Open Women – 2:59:00
Masters Women – 3:10:00
Non-Binary – 2:59:00
Half Marathon:
Open Men – 1:11:00
Masters Men – 1:20:00
Open Women – 1:24:00
Masters Women – 1:29:00
Open Non-Binary – 1:24:00

    * required

    Included in your registration cost is a bus ride to your race start. Review our Transportation Packet for information on where to park and what shuttle location is most convenient to you. Please note that buses are for runners only.

    There is NO parking at either the Marathon or the Half Marathon start line. Uber/Lyft are not readily available options. Napa Valley is a rural area and rideshare availability is extremely limited. Please plan to take the bus.

    THE TRANSPORTATION PACKET INCLUDES…
    ✅ Map of Hotel & Local Shuttle Pick-Up Locations
    ✅ Map of Vintage High School (Pre & Post-Race Shuttle Pick-Up Locations)
    ✅ Map of Runner Drop-Off at the Marathon Start Line
    ✅ Map of Runner Drop-Off at the Half Marathon Start Line

    FULL MARATHON START LINE DROP-OFF
    Drop off is available near Lincoln Ave. and Silverado Trail. All runners being dropped off at the Marathon start MUST approach from Highway 29 using Lincoln Avenue to access the drop off location (in front of Calistoga Motor Lodge). To view a map of the start line drop off area, click here.

    HALF MARATHON START LINE DROP-OFF
    Drop off is available at Silverado Trail and Hwy 128. All runners being dropped off at the Half Marathon start MUST approach from Highway 29 using Rutherford Road and Conn Creek Rd (Highway 128). There is absolutely NO PARKING in this area—you will be directed to pull off on the shoulder, exit the vehicle, and the driver will depart using NB Silverado Trail to Zinfandel Lane. The roads around the Start Line will close promptly at 6:45am—please leave yourself plenty of time to get to the Start Area prior to roads closing. To view a map of the start line drop off area, click here.

    FOR 5K PARTICIPANTS
    Your race starts and finishes at Vintage High School.  There is no race morning transportation provided to Vintage High School. Parking is recommended at Vintage High School.

    See the transportation and parking tab for more information about parking and shuttles.

    Live runner tracking is available on the SVE Live! app. To download the app, click here.

    Marathon

    Men’s, Women’s and Non-Binary Winner – etched double magnum + Napa Valley Collective Case (12 different bottles of wine from the valley)

    Masters Men’s and Women’s Winner – etched magnum

    Half Marathon

    Men’s, Women’s and Non-Binary Winner- etched double magnum + Napa Valley Collective Case (12 different bottles of wine from the valley)

    Masters Men’s and Women’s Winner – etched magnum

    Age Groups

    • 17 and under (Athletic Feat gift card)
    • 18-20 (Athletic Feat gift card)

    Top three in each of the following age groups will receive a bottle of wine (must be 21 and present to win):

    • 21-24
    • 25-29
    • 30-34
    • 35-39
    • 40-44
    • 45-49
    • 50-54
    • 55-59
    • 60-64
    • 65-69
    • 70-74
    • 75-79
    • 80+
    • Napa County Resident (1st place only)
    • Age group award wine provided by Naked Wines
      *Under no circumstances can we mail any wine awards

    5K

    Top 3 men, women, and non-binary will win the following:

    1st – $125 Athletic Feat gift card

    2nd – $75 Athletic Feat gift card

    3rd – $50 Athletic Feat gift card

     

    A not to be missed awards ceremony will take place in the post-race area. The Half Marathon awards ceremony will take place at 9:15am, and the Marathon awards ceremony will take place at 11:15am. Age group award winners can collect their bottle of wine at the results tent.

    By law, the Napa Valley Marathon cannot ship any awarded wine so winners must be present.

    The Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon & Half Marathon is a partner race with the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Rankings.  For more information on the Abbott WMM MTT World Championships, please visit their website.

    ABOUT ABBOTT WORLD MARATHON MAJORS

    The Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) is a series of six of the largest and most renowned marathons in the world – Tokyo Marathon, B.A.A. Boston Marathon, TCS London Marathon, BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Bank of America Chicago Marathon and TCS New York City Marathon.

    Hotels with Preferred Runner Pricing

    Napa Valley Marriott Hotel and Spa

    *Host Hotel & Race Shuttle Pick-Up Location

    $314 per night | Two-night minimum required

    Last day to book: 01/28/2025

    Rate Details: There is an additional daily Destination Amenity Fee of $30 per day which includes – $30 Food & Beverage Credit, Daily Wine Hour, Wi-Fi, and more!

    Hilton Garden Inn Napa

    *Next Door to Expo & Race Transportation Offered (Pick-Up at Marriott)

    $325 per night | Two-night minimum required

    Last day to book: 12/28/2024

    Rate Details: This rate includes Wi-Fi, an on-site fitness center, a convenience store and overnight parking. Hilton Garden Inn guests will be picked up at the Marriott.

    Hampton Inn

    *Race Shuttle Pick-Up Location
    $248 per night | Friday & Saturday
    $198 per night | Sunday

    Last day to book: 01/29/2025

    Rate Details: Includes complimentary hot buffet breakfast, WiFi, fitness center and outdoor pool. Rates do not include the parking fee of $15/night. Book online or call directly at 707.255.4000 and reference group code: N25.

    Calistoga Motor Lodge & Spa

    *Post-Race Shuttle Returns to this Location

    $299 per night | King or Queen
    $399 per night | Deluxe Queen

    If you are running the full Marathon and want to stay near the start line in Calistoga, this hotel is for you! We will be offering transportation from the finish line back to Calistoga at 12:30pm.

    Rate Details: All rates offered are subject to a discounted Resort Fee of $15.00 ($30). The resort fee includes the following: A glass of wine on arrival, complimentary bike rentals for 2 hours, games (bocce balls, corn hole, boardgames, etc.), high speed internet, complimentary parking, complimentary re-usable water bottles and snacks in all guest rooms and a mineral pool.

    The Knoll Hotel Napa Valley, Tapestry by Hilton

    *Race Shuttle Pick-Up Location

    $269 per night | Two-night minimum required

    Rate Details: Conveniently located near Napa’s downtown area, The Knoll Hotel Napa Tapestry by Hilton provides easy access to local attractions, including renowned wineries, gourmet restaurants, and boutique shops. We have a room block reserved for February 28, 2025, through March 2, 2025.

    Holiday Inn Express Suites – American Canyon

    *There is no race transportation from this hotel.
    $165 per night

    Last day to book: 01/31/2025

    Rate Details: Includes complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, on-site fitness center, outdoor pool and whirlpool, a convenience store and overnight parking.

    Additional Hotels with Race Shuttle Pick-Ups

    While these hotels do not have preferred runner pricing, they are race shuttle pick-up locations for hotel guests. Contact the properties directly to see their best rate for marathon weekend!

    River Terrace Inn

    *Race Shuttle Location Next Door (Pick-Up at The Westin Verasa)

    Contact hotel directly for rate.

    The Westin Verasa Napa

    *Race Shuttle Pick-Up Location

    Contact hotel directly for rate.

    Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Napa Valley

    *Race Shuttle Location Next Door (Pick-Up at The Knoll Hotel)

    Contact hotel directly for rate.

    Downtown Napa Hotels

    There are a myriad of hotel offerings in downtown Napa, which are in walking distance from a race shuttle location at Dwight Murray Plaza.

    Clif Family celebrates wine, food and adventure in all that we do. Visit us and share our love of artisan wines, handcrafted food and authentic experiences.

    Our story begins with Gary and Kit’s cycling adventures through Italy where long days of cycling would end in leisurely evenings of good wine, food and hospitality. As great lovers of food, wine and adventure, Gary and Kit sought to bring these memorable experiences to their Napa Valley home with our Clif Family Tasting Room and Bruschetteria Food Truck. Our organic farm and estate vineyards located high atop Howell Mountain provide a bounty of grapes, olives, fruit and vegetables to fuel our journey. We hope you find time to slow down, fill your glass and spend an afternoon with us.

    Visit Napa Valley

    To find information about all things Napa Valley, visit https://www.visitnapavalley.com/

    Check back for information about winery partners so you can begin to plan your race weekend!

    Napa Valley Wine Train

    Click here for more info on the Wine Train

    The Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon would not be possible without our core volunteer team who through their efforts make it a positive, organized seamless community event.

    Volunteer Sign Up is now open.

    Please email us at volunteers@napavalleymarathon.org with any questions or concerns.

    Event Day: March 2, 2025

    General Information:

    Marathon Start – Silverado Trail at Brannan Street

    Half Marathon Start – Silverado Trail at Conn Creek

    5K Start – Vintage High School

    All races finish at Vintage High School

    Marathon – 7:30am

    Half Marathon – 7:00am

    5K – 7:15am

    I registered for the event and cannot attend.  Can I receive a refund?

    You have the option of deferring your registration to the following year.  We do not offer refunds under any circumstances. The Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon is a non-profit and your race fees go to benefit our local community.

    Can I defer my registration?

    Yes, there is a $100 fee to defer your registration.  When logged into your participant account, you can make these changes inside your registration. Click on “Registration Option” on the lower right corner of your screen. The option to defer will become available. Last date to make changes is January 26, 2025. Click here for detailed instructions on how to defer your registration.

    Can I transfer my registration?

    No, you cannot transfer your registration to another person.  If you determine you cannot run, you can select a deferment option to run the following year.  

    Can I switch race distance categories?

    Yes, downgrades and upgrades are supported ONLY if the events are still open for registration. When logged into your participant account, you can make these changes inside your registration. Click on “Registration Option” on the lower right corner of your screen. The option to switch categories will become available. Click here for detailed instructions on how to switch your registration category.

    There is a $20 fee to upgrade your race distance. You will also be charged the difference for the category upgrade backdated to the time of your registration.  Last date to make changes is January 26, 2025.

    There is a $20 fee to downgrade categories. Last date to make changes is January 26, 2025.

    What do I get with my registration?

    A longsleeve technical shirt, a bag which is also used for gear check, and a custom designed medal.  Proceeds from the Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon and Half Marathon and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Napa 5K help fund many different community causes, including a $16,000 scholarship fund given to high school students within Napa County.

    Is there a packet pick-up for the event or can I have my bib mailed to me?  In person bib pick up is free at the Expo.  If you would like your bib mailed to you, you can select that option for a $20 fee during the time of registration. Bib mailing deadline is January 26th, 2025. 

    Do you offer race day packet pick up? For those who cannot attend the expo, we have a bib mailing option available for a $20 fee.  There is no race day pick up for the marathon and half marathon, no exceptions.

    Can I wear headphones?  Yes, headphones are allowed. We still encourage people to run without headphones to better enjoy the beautiful scenery of our course and to chat with fellow runners, but the choice is yours. Please run safely.

    Will you have pacers?  We will have Beast Pacing leading our pace team for the marathon distance. Run Club SF will be providing pacers for the half marathon. 

    What is the time limit for the marathon?  The marathon has a STRICT 6-hour cut off. Runners not on 13:44 pace will be removed from the course at mile 22.7 at the intersection of Silverado Trail and Oak Knoll Avenue.  If you are unsure if you can complete the marathon in under 6 hours, we encourage you to enter the half marathon.

    What is the time limit for the half marathon?  The half marathon has a 6.5 hour cut off.

    Is your race a Boston Qualifier?  Yes

    How old do you have to be to participate in the marathon or half marathon?  Marathon participants should be 18 years and older. Half Marathon participants are required to be 12 years and older.

    Are jogging strollers allowed?  Strollers are allowed in the 5K, and must be lined up in the back. We unfortunately do not allow strollers in the half marathon or marathon for safety purposes.

    Are dogs allowed on the course?  Dogs are not allowed on course or at the finish line at Vintage High School.

    Where are the best places to spectate on the course?  Please refer to our spectator guide, HERE, for the best places to cheer on the runners!

    I know someone who is interested in volunteering, how can they volunteer?

    Email:  volunteers@napavalleymarathon.org 

    Can I see the course maps?

    Go to https://napavalleymarathon.org/race-information/ to view each category course map. 

    Where can I find additional information about the races?  Please visit our website at www.napavalleymarathon.org.