A VIP Race Experience in the Heart of Wine Country
Watch the sun rise over the vineyards and join Moms on the Run and Olympian Carrie Tollefson for a destination race weekend of fitness, fun and friendship at Napa Valley Marathon.
The ultimate wine region, Napa wins hearts with its beautiful scenery, luxury lodging, world-renowned vineyards, awesome outdoor activities and more. Choose from multiple distances — 5K, Half or Marathon — and run on a fast course past beautiful vineyards and rolling hills. Or come to cheer on your friends!
Whether you need a solo adventure or fun shenanigans with your best running friends, you’ll enjoy a spectacular weekend on our “mostly inclusive” vacation. Experience social time with like-minded women, active adventures, and relaxation at the pool or spa during this refreshing weekend of fitness, fun & friendship. This popular race sells out every year, so register today!
*Our 2026 event is sold out; Waiting list spots are available for those able to do two to a room; please inquire.
JUST SOME OF WHAT YOU GET FOR YOUR VACATION INVESTMENT*
Our “mostly inclusive” destination race experience includes all of the following.
- 4 Night Stay at luxury hotel
- VIP Welcome reception with food and drinks included
- Many meals included
- Awesome welcome gifts from top sponsors
- Group workouts
- Pre-race pasta party
- Great race swag and VIP race experience!
- Transportation to race start
- Dance Party + Celebration Event***
- Free Local Wine Daily**
- Scenic Hike with Vineyard Views
- Group activities led by Carrie and MOTR staff
- Optional wine tour to Sonoma (additional cost; exclusive deal negotiated for our group; transportation included!)***
- Convos with Carrie and other opportunities to engage with and learn from our favorite Olympian! Carrie will be in attendance for part of the weekend.
*All details subject to change pending final enrollment numbers **NA drink options will be available ***Safety first! Sober driver support included after specific events.
REGISTER TODAY FOR THE DESTINATION RACE:
Regular Registration is now closed. Please contact us to see if we have any openings based on your rooming preference.
If you’ve registered with a Moms on the Run franchise in recent years, use your local franchise username and password to login to our payment system. If you’ve never registered for classes, you will need to create an account. Review Terms & Conditions when you reserve your destination race spot.
DESTINATION RACE HOST RESORT & AMENITIES*
Enjoy luxury accommodations at Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa with comfortable rooms and suites, beautiful garden spaces, and a luxurious resort-style pool with a splash bar. Savor local ingredients and premium wine pairings at the onsite restaurant, Little Summer, or relax with local beers, burgers, and yard games at South Yard. Unwind in the courtyard with glowing fire pits and lush landscaping after exploring Napa Valley. Our hotel is conveniently located near Robert Mondavi Winery, Castello Di Amorosa, and downtown Napa’s restaurants and shopping. Napa Valley Marriott is an eco-friendly destination, with in-room recycling, Quench water stations available throughout the property, in-room reusable water bottles, EV charging stations, and complimentary bicycles for exploring downtown Napa. Enjoy a memorable, easy-going resort experience at Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa.
- Outdoor pool and courtyard with fire pits
- Beautiful spaces to dine and gather
- Voucher credit towards breakfast each morning
- Daily wine hour included (exhibits from local wineries; full glass provided)
- Daily housekeeping service
- High-speed wireless internet
- Fully equipped fitness center
- Daily yoga and bike rentals included!
- Luxury Spa at Napa Valley Marriott
- Site for race expo and packet pick-up
- Free shuttles to race start from hotel
*We reserve the right to make any changes to the resort, accommodations and itinerary activities based on our final contract negotiations and event size.
Photo credits: Marriott
THE RACE
Napa Valley Marathon and Half Marathon offers multiple race distances — a 5K, Half and Full — winding through rolling hills and vineyards. With its marathon and half marathon courses running along the famed Silverado Trail, this one-of-a-kind running experience boasts fast times and sells out each year! Transportation to the race start is available and our group will receive a VIP race experience; VIP welcome reception Friday night, including apps and drinks (yes, wine!); our own gear check and indoor staging area. The race happens on Sunday, March 1:
Marathon — 7:30 AM
Half Marathon — 7:00 AM
5K — 7:15 AM
Each race distance will SELL OUT, so be sure to register early whether you’re running the marathon, half, or 5K.
THE DETAILS
YOUR VACATION INVESTMENT
Register today!
Our destination-race package includes resort accommodations and amenities, group activities and several group meals. The race entry fee, airfare and transportation are not included. Dining and Housing accommodations are at a premium and in high demand during Napa Valley Marathon, so register early for the best price and to secure your spot in the event hotel!
4-NIGHT EVENT PACKAGE
**Single rooms will be extremely limited and prioritized based on registration date.
EVENT SCHEDULE
2026 Napa event schedule is now available. Here are a few basics to give you the general flow of the event.
You’ll want to arrive in Napa by 4 on Friday evening, ahead of our welcome activities and VIP reception with the race (includes appetizer-style dinner and drinks). Free time after 8pm
Saturday will be the expo visit, free time, pasta dinner, optional evening group activity. Sunday will be the race, free time, celebration dinner and karaoke. Monday will be a hike, free time or optional vineyard tour, evening fiesta with dance and dinner. Tuesday will be free time until departure. Our 2026 Event Schedule is available here.
TIME WITH CARRIE
Whether you’ve already met Olympian Carrie Tollefson or this will be your first chance, you’ll quickly agree when we describe her as the fun girl next door who just happens to be a hall-of-fame elite runner and broadcaster.
You’ll hear her on ESPN and NBC Sports as a commentator at the Chicago, Boston and New York marathons, internationally at track and field championships, or at home on her C Tolle Run podcast. She also loves to coach women at Moms on the Run as National Fitness Director and be mom to her three kids: Ruby, Greer and Everett.
Carrie will join us for parts of the weekend to lead some of our activities — but beware, you never know when she’ll break out in dance moves!
TEAM EVENT TEES
Our event tees were secured by early registrants and will be available for sale for a limited time. You will receive your shirt at the event.
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is not included. Napa is a similar distance from SFO, Oakland and Sacramento. You will need to rent a vehicle to get to Napa, so share with teammates and friends!
FAQs
WHAT IF I’M LOCAL TO THE AREA & PREFER TO SLEEP AT HOME?
WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE A ROOMMATE?
WHAT WILL IT COST?
HOW SOON DO I NEED TO REGISTER?
Early registration is critical for us to be able secure the maximum amount of space at the hotel and to make appropriate accommodations for our group activities based on our participant numbers. Please submit your destination race registration as soon as possible to ensure you receive the room type of your choice. Our hotel block may sell out quickly and rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; rooms selling out will increase registration rates and we reserve the right to place participants at nearby hotels if needed. All members of your party must be registered in order for us to officially secure your room.
WHAT LEVEL RUNNER DO I NEED TO BE?
ALL fitness levels are welcome to join us — from newbies to experienced racers — and there are a variety of destination race options to participate in. The shortest distance is a 5K, so it would be good if you are able to do 3 miles in run/walk intervals, regardless of pace. Or, just come for a girls’ getaway and to cheer on your teammates! You don’t have to race.
WHEN IS MY PAYMENT DUE?
We are requesting deposits of $200 at this time to save your spot. When we officially open registration, your event payment can be made in full at that time, or through October 31*, you can take advantage of our payment plan, which will divide your balance into 3 monthly payments, with the first payment at the time of registration.
WHAT IF I’M LOCAL TO THE AREA & PREFER TO SLEEP AT HOME?
We’re able to sell you a weekend package without hotel at a slightly reduced rate. Package includes ALL group meals and activities and the administration of the event. No custom packages are available.
WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE A ROOMMATE?
New running friends await! We can match up roommates 2-to-a-room. If we aren’t able to find a match for your 2-to-a-room selection, we can offer a refunded registration minus our current processing fee. If you are registering for 3 or 4-to-a-room option, you must find your own roommates.
WHAT IF I HAVE DIETARY NEEDS?
We are able to accommodate basic dietary needs that you note on your destination race registration form. We reserve the right to charge a fee for these accommodations if we incur administrative costs, including fees passed on to us from our meal service venues, which is becoming more common practice. If you have needs beyond gluten free/dairy free/vegetarian, please contact us to inquire.
WHAT WILL IT COST?
See Financial Investment section above. Our exact package price will be dependent on the number of roommates you have, and the upgrades you choose (if applicable). Our event package will include lodging, resort fees, and some meals and group activities. It will not include all meals, transportation from the airport and to local activities, or the race. Please note the race will need to be purchased separately. We offer payment plans, allowing you to divide your registration into monthly payments for a nominal administrative fee of $10 per payment.
*Note that room prices for 4-to-a-room are not half of the 2-to-a-room rates; there are additional charges when 3-4 share a room instead of 2. All rooms housing 2, 3 or 4 will have two double beds. Single rooms may have 2 double beds or 1 king, while inventory lasts. Register early!
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