Santa Rosa Marathon 2027

Date
Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, August 21 to 22, 2027
Start time
6:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
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Registration details are on the race's own site.

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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Saturday, Aug 21, 2027
10K10KAug 21, 20277:00 AMSee registration–
Downtown 5K5KAug 21, 20279:00 AMSee registration–
Sunday, Aug 22, 2027
MarathonMarathonAug 22, 20276:30 AMSee registration–
Half MarathonHalf MarathonAug 22, 20277:45 AMSee registration–

Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.

Race day planning

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

Race guide

What runners should know about Santa Rosa Marathon, in brief, from the official race website.

Schedule and packet pickup

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

The courses

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

Parking and gear check

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

What finishers get

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

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

Time limits and ages

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.

Full details on the official race website

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.

Race details

Where
600 4th St, next to Old Courthouse Square, downtown Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, CA 95404Map
Course
Road
Distances
Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

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Quick answers

When is Santa Rosa Marathon?
It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, August 21 to 22, 2027: 10K, 5K on Saturday; Marathon, Half Marathon on Sunday.
How much does it cost?
See the registration page for current pricing.
What distances can I run?
Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K.
Where does it start?
600 4th St, next to Old Courthouse Square, downtown Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.

About the race

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.