Point-to-point route along Silverado Trail.
Marathon begins in Calistoga and finishes at Vintage High School.
Runner bus transportation is included with registration.
B.A.A. downhill indexing may apply. For 2027 Boston registration and beyond, certified courses with 1,500+ ft net downhill receive a +5:00 or +10:00 adjustment, and courses with 6,000+ ft net downhill are not eligible.
The Napa Valley Marathon follows Silverado Trail from Calistoga to Napa and finishes at Vintage High School. This point-to-point road marathon has a net downhill profile. Plan transportation to the start before race morning and review the organizer’s current course and cutoff information.
BMQR course profile: Downhill.
Start at a sustainable effort rather than chasing speed on the descent. Keep your pacing controlled over changes in grade and reassess your effort as you approach Napa.
The marathon starts at 7:30 a.m. Runner buses are included with registration, and parking is not available at the start. There is no race-day marathon bib pickup.
Detailed elevation profile data is being prepared for this race. Check back soon for interactive course analysis.
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