Welcome to Run Napa! We appreciate your flexibility if events or times need to change. Please join our WhatsApp group for updated communication and schedule changes throughout the weekend.
Event Guide: Things to DoFriday, Feb. 27
3:30-4:30 p.m.: Event check-in. Location: Lobby. We can’t wait to welcome you to Napa! Check in with us either before or after you check in with the hotel. We’ll have your swag bags! Wear MOTR gear. Arriving late? We’ll save your bag for you!
4 p.m.: Hotel Check-In, Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa. Arriving early? Check your bags with the bell staff and go explore!
2-5 p.m.: Happy Hour at the Expo. Friday happy hour includes a complimentary souvenir wine glass for your complimentary pour!
5 p.m.: Complimentary daily wine pour. Location: Lobby. Grab your glass and head to our welcome reception!
5:15 p.m.: Moms on the Run Welcome, followed by 6 p.m. VIP Race Reception. Location: South Yard (follow the paved sidewalk from the lobby). Enjoy heavy apps, a carving station, assorted cheese and additional passed apps. Don your MOTR gear and show your MOTR pride!
8 p.m.: Free Time
____________________________________
Saturday, Feb. 28
Breakfast on own.
Option for either 7:30 a.m. yoga or 8 a.m. shakeout run:
- 7:30 a.m.: Yoga. Location: Exercise Studio
- 8 a.m.: Shakeout Run (meet in Lobby at 7:50 a.m.) with your fellow marathon weekend runners. An easy three-mile shakeout run on the Vine Trail, out and back, run or walk.
9 a.m.-6 p.m.: Expo open. Location: South Yard at Napa Valley Marriott. (All registered runners will be expected to pick up their race bib, backpack, and long sleeve technical t-shirt at the expo; no bags for the 5K. There will be no race-day packet pickup.)
10 a.m.: We’ll meet up to enjoy part of the incredible speaker series by Napa Valley Marathon. Wear your Run Napa shirt, and enjoy three-time Olympian and Olympic Bronze medalist Shannon Rowbury and Jessica Dorrington (PT and pelvic floor specialist) talk about their new book, Strong as a Mother, as well as Shannon’s Olympic story and reclamation of her medal at LA28. We’ll also do a group photo, so wear your Run Napa shirts! Location: Expo
12-5 p.m.: Free time to explore Napa, go to the spa, etc.
2-5 p.m.: Happy Hour at the Expo (complimentary wine pour).
5-6 p.m.: Complimentary daily wine pour. Location: Lobby.
6:30-8 p.m.: Polka Dot Pasta Party. Location: South Yard. (Theme: Wear polka dots). Grab your spot, wear polka dots and come hungry. Private dinner will be served buffet style featuring penne pasta with pesto, spaghetti with marinara, salad, breadsticks, cookies and brownies. Wine and beer will also be served. After dinner, we’ll have some fun with “Name that Tune…” Running Anthem Style!
______________________________________
Sunday, Mar. 1
Race Day! Here is the race information from Napa Valley Marathon.
Half Marathon — 7:00 a.m.
5K — 7:15 a.m.
Marathon — 7:30 a.m.
Race shuttles depart from our hotel at 5:10 for Half Marathon and 5:40 for Marathon. Shuttles will be provided by MOTR for 5K runners at 6:30.
Gear check: Every runner gets a backpack with little tags for your bib number, special color with wrist bag, and they will go to our room. We have a private room/staging area indoors at the school at the finish. A truck collects gear at the start line and brings it to finish and into our room for Half and Full marathoners. For 5Kers, we’ll transport your gear from shuttle to the finish room. The school quad is where the results and awards with hot soup, NA Wine vendor, and DJ will be located.
Afternoon: Free time. Explore, pool or hut tub, spa, etc.
5-6 p.m.: Complimentary daily wine pour. Location: Lobby.
7 p.m.: Rockstar Runner Celebration Dinner. Location: Downtown Joe’s. Optional shuttle provided. (Theme: Glam Grunge – where edgy meets elevated. Think ripped black jeans + a satin or sequined camisole, oversized leather or distressed denim jacket layered over a fitted bodysuit, combat boots or chunky platform boots paired with sleek jewelry, plaid or mesh layered with metallic accents. Or, keep it simple and dress up your favorite rock band tee!)
8-10 p.m.: After dinner, the night turns playful as the lights dim and the karaoke kicks in. Laughter gets louder, confidence gets questionable, and everyone’s favorite songs become instant crowd anthems. It’s all about letting loose, cheering each other on, and ending the night on a high note. 🎤✨
_____________________________________
Monday, Mar. 2
Breakfast on your own
8:30-11:30 a.m.: Hike (wear lightweight pants, not shorts). Depart hotel for hiking adventure; meet in Lobby by 8:25 to head out together.
11:45 a.m.: Return to hotel
12:30-5:30 p.m.: Sonoma Wine Tour (if registered) or free time for those not going on the wine tour. This includes lunch at 1:00.
5-6 p.m.: Complimentary daily wine pour. Location: Lobby.
7-10 p.m.: Finishers’ Fiesta! Location: Napa Women’s Club (218 Franklin Street, Napa). Optional shuttle provided. (Theme: Color Party – Dress bold, bright and celebrate color in every shade.) The ultimate celebration of race weekend, where hard work meets well-earned fun. Join us for a festive dinner and dance party, always a hit every year. Drinks provided. It will be a joyful, high-energy send-off to the weekend —celebrating miles conquered, goals met, and the community that made it all possible. 🌮🎉💃
_____________________________________
Tuesday, Mar. 3
11 a.m.: Hotel Check-Out
Free time and flights home!
Event Guide: Things to Do
