Napa Valley Trail Marathon

Napa Valley Trail Marathon is a Bothe-Napa state park trail race with hills, rocky footing, creek crossings, and a smaller-field Northern California feel.

Next raceSaturday, March 21, 2026
LocationCalistoga, California
Boston qualifierNo

Napa Valley Trail Marathon quick facts

  • Hosted at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park in Calistoga.
  • Trail marathon with singletrack, hills, creek crossings, and rocky footing.
  • Marathon format uses repeated park loops plus an out-and-back toward Old Bale Grist Mill.
  • Official race materials list a six-hour cutoff and a no-headphones rule.

What is the Napa Valley Trail Marathon?

Napa Valley Trail Marathon is an Enviro-Sports trail race at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. The official 2026 page positions it as a park-based marathon, half marathon, and 10K with all events starting and finishing inside the park.

Napa Valley Trail Marathon course route

Official race materials describe single-track, hills, streams, and rocky sections. The marathon uses repeated park loops and an out-and-back toward the Old Bale Grist Mill, so footing and rhythm matter more than split-chasing.

Weather for the Napa Valley Trail Marathon

Late March in Napa Valley usually means cool air and potentially softer trails after rain. Temperature is rarely the hardest part here; traction, footing, and narrow trail sections matter more.

Past Napa Valley Trail Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2026Saturday, March 21, 2026
2025Saturday, October 25, 2025
2024CompletedOpen results

Napa Valley Trail Marathon FAQ

When is the Napa Valley Trail Marathon?

The 2026 Napa Valley Trail Marathon is on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

How do I register for the Napa Valley Trail Marathon?

You can register for the Napa Valley Trail Marathon at raceroster.com.