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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Aug 21, 2027 | ||||
| 10K | 10K | Aug 21, 20277:00 AM | See registration | – |
| Downtown 5K | 5K | Aug 21, 20279:00 AM | See registration | – |
| Sunday, Aug 22, 2027 | ||||
| Marathon | Marathon | Aug 22, 20276:30 AM | See registration | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Aug 22, 20277:45 AM | See registration | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
A typical finisher at a marathon in California runs 4:28:53, about 10:15 a mile, based on 17 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:46:59 and men in 4:18:52.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:30 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
600 4th St, next to Old Courthouse Square, downtown Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
What runners should know about Santa Rosa Marathon, in brief, from the official race website.
Schedule and packet pickup
Pickup is at Sports Basement, 1970 Santa Rosa Ave, on Friday Aug 20, 2027 from 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturday Aug 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no race day pickup or race day registration. Packet mailing can be added until early August 2027.
Course
All four races use the Santa Rosa Creek Trail and Prince Memorial Greenway, mostly paved path with little elevation change. The 5K, 10K and half stay near the creek; the marathon heads out to country roads and vineyards before looping back. The full and half are USATF certified, and the marathon is a Boston qualifier.
Parking and travel
Start and finish are on 4th Street in downtown Santa Rosa, with public parking around downtown. Gear check runs 6 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday and 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, using the bag handed out at pickup.
Shirt and medal
Entrants get race swag, a finisher medal and free finish photos, plus a post race party at Old Courthouse Square. Half and full marathoners aged 21 and over get two beers and a bottle of DeLoach wine; 5K and 10K runners get one beer. Pacers run the half and full.
Awards
The top three men and women in each race get awards, with cash prizes and discounted or free entry for the following year in the marathon and half. Elite corral entry and comped entry are offered to fast marathon and half runners who apply at least 30 days out.
Rules and FAQ
The marathon allows 6 hours and the half 5 hours; the 10K and 5K require at least a 15 minute mile pace. Minimum ages are 18 for the marathon, 14 for the half, 10 for the 10K and 8 for the 5K. Walkers are welcome within the limits. No dogs or strollers.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (santarosamarathon.com, santarosamarathon.com/race-details, santarosamarathon.com/marathon, santarosamarathon.com/half-marathon), checked Sep 27, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
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A Sonoma County race weekend that starts and finishes by Old Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa. The 5K and 10K run Saturday and the half and full marathon Sunday. The marathon follows the Santa Rosa Creek Trail west into vineyard country and passes through the DeLoach Vineyards barrel room.