[1] The USATF-certified marathon course begins in Calistoga at the northwestern tip of Napa County, and then traverses the Silverado Trail, ending in downtown Napa.
[2][3] The race's course is primarily rolling hills or flat as it moves through rural California Wine Country.
[4] The Napa Valley Marathon has been run in March since 1979, accepts only about 3,000 runners, and is widely considered one of the most scenic marathons in the United States.
[5][6] The men's and women's winners of the race win their weight in wine.
[7] This article about marathons or long-distance running is a stub.