How hilly is the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon?
The Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon is described as net downhill. The course listing puts the climb at 148 m.
Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:57/km
- Typical conditions
- 64/100
- Evidence depth
- 38 verified facts
3:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- Vineyard, Countryside, Historic, City, Waterfront
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon route go?
The Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon route starts at Cuvaison Estate Wines, 1221 Duhig Rd, Napa, CA 94559 and finishes at Sonoma Plaza, 453 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 (in front of City Hall). Underfoot, expect rural roads through Napa and Sonoma wine country. It passes Cuvaison Estate Wines, Carneros wine region, rolling vineyards, ranches and farms. Scenic point-to-point course past 30+ vineyards.
What should runners know on race day for the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon?
6. Post-race wine festival in Sonoma Plaza (Sun July 26, 9:30am-12pm) with tastings from local wineries. Festival access limited to age 21+.
Race character
Scenery
- Vineyard
- Countryside
- Historic
- City
- Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Destination
- Festival
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Net Downhill
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 148 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Field-capped; recent releases have sold out
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- 3.5 hours (16:30 per mile pace)
- Sold out
- Yes
- Qualification status
- Not a Boston qualifier; open recreational wine Country half marathon
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 6
- Expo / packet pickup
- Packet pickup Friday July 24 (11am-2pm, Sonoma Community Center) and Saturday July 25 (8:30am-3pm, Sonoma Plaza); participants must collect their own bib
- Race village
- No
- Medal
- Wine-themed finisher medal
- Finisher tee
- Premium finisher shirt; plus branded tote bag and exclusive wine glass
Access and course status
- Start
- Cuvaison Estate Wines, 1221 Duhig Rd, Napa, CA 94559
- Finish
- Sonoma Plaza, 453 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 (in front of City Hall)
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Rural roads through Napa and Sonoma wine country
- Landmarks
- Cuvaison Estate Wines, Carneros wine region, rolling vineyards, ranches, farms, Sonoma Plaza
- Notable features
- Post-race wine festival in Sonoma Plaza (Sun July 26, 9:30am-12pm) with tastings from local wineries
- admission included with half marathon entry
- festival access limited to age 21+
- Scenic point-to-point course past 30+ vineyards
- early climb on Duhig Road informally known as 'Butt Burner Hill'
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 21°CTypical temperature
- 15 kphTypical wind
- 0 mmTypical rainfall
- 64Favourability /100