Napa Half Marathon 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Napa, California
- Entry fee
- From $90
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 4, 20267:30 AM | $110$120 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| Quarter Marathon! | Other | Oct 4, 20267:30 AM | $90$100 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1/2 Marathon: $120 until Oct 4.
- Quarter Marathon!: $100 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $110, entry is about 120 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in California runs 2:19:26, about 10:38 a mile, based on 156 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:28:13 and men in 2:09:53.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:06 AM, and the 1/2 Marathon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2201 Imola Ave, Napa, CA 94559
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2023 results
All results (2 years)1/2 Marathon
Quarter Marathon!
Aggregated from official results for Napa Half Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Napa Half Marathon?
At the 2023 1/2 Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:52:32 or better, the top quarter in 1:59:29, and half the field in 2:11:39; the last tenth came in after 2:52:03.
At the 2023 Quarter Marathon!, the fastest tenth finished in 57:56 or better, the top quarter in 1:05:04, and half the field in 1:14:49; the last tenth came in after 1:43:25.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:48:03 | 1:50:36 |
| 30-39 | 1:50:55 | 1:41:29 |
| 40-49 | 2:05:19 | 1:54:45 |
| 50-59 | 2:13:23 | 1:55:55 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2023.
Finishers by year
Down 5 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Napa Half Marathon Half Marathon year by year
From 2022 to 2023, the field went from 382 to 396 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:11:36 to 2:11:39.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 396 (+4%) | 2:11:39 | under 1:52:32 | 1:23:44 |
| 2022 | 382 | 2:11:36 | under 1:41:58 | 1:19:07 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for California half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2023 half marathon field finished under 1:59:29, against 1:57:04 in a typical California half marathon, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 93°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2201 Imola Ave, Napa, CA 94559Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Included with entry
- Technical T-shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Half Marathon, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Oct 6, 2024), 2023 (Oct 1, 2023), 2022 (Oct 2, 2022), 2021 (Sep 21, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Napa Half Marathon?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $90 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $110, entry is about 120 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- Half Marathon, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2023, 396 runners finished the 1/2 Marathon; the median finish was 2:11:39 and the winner ran 1:23:44.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2023 half marathon field finished under 1:59:29, against 1:57:04 in a typical California half marathon, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 2201 Imola Ave, Napa, CA 94559.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
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.)