The Santa Rosa Marathon
Join us on August 22nd & 23rd, 2026, for the 18th Annual Santa Rosa Marathon ππ·π The Santa Rosa Marathon is owned and operated by Ventures Endurance.
Ventures Endurance, a division of Gannettβs USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, challenges the public to get moving through road races, obstacle courses, cycling events and virtual races. As one of the largest endurance companies in North America, our portfolio of events spans the U.S. and provides a variety of unique experiences for individuals of all fitness levels. To learn more about The Santa Rosa Ma
08/22/2026
ITβS RACE WEEKEND, SANTA ROSA. ππββοΈπ
Months of training.
Countless miles.
A few βwhy am I doing this?β moments.
And nowβ¦ itβs time.
The Santa Rosa Marathon is officially taking over Wine Country this weekend! From the 5K and 10K on Saturday to the Half Marathon and Marathon on Sunday, itβs two days of running, celebrating, cheering, and making memories in Sonoma County.
And yes, thereβs a finish line waiting at Old Courthouse Square. π
Your bib? Ready.
Your shoes? Hopefully broken in.
Your playlist? Questionable.
Your race-day energy? IMMACULATE.
Letβs make this one to remember. π·
WELCOME TO RACE WEEKEND. β€οΈ
Itβs the Thursday before race weekend, and even our bear canβt contain the excitement! π»π
Packet Pick-Up opens TOMORROW, which means race weekend is officially within reach. π
The bibs are ready. The runners are ready. And weβre counting down the hours until Santa Rosa comes alive with runners.
Almost. π There. π
See you in Wine Country! ππ
08/19/2026
Post-race party info + a reminder πΈπ»
Cross that finish line and head straight to Old Courthouse Square for the after-party: live DJ, giveaways, and drinks on us.
πΊ 5K & 10K: 1 complimentary beer
πΊπ· Half & Full Marathon: 2 beers + a bottle of DeLoach Vineyards wine (21+)
While you're celebrating... tag us and use in your race day photos and videos! We love seeing your finish line moments and might just feature you. Can't wait to see you out there π
08/19/2026
π¨ RACE DAY INFO YOU NEED TO KNOW π¨
Before you lace up for the Santa Rosa Marathon, save this post. π
π Start + Finish: Old Courthouse Square, Downtown Santa Rosa
SATURDAY | 5K & 10K
π 10K: 6:50 AM
π 5K: 8:50 AM
SUNDAY | HALF & FULL MARATHON
π Marathon: 6:30 AM
π Half Marathon: 7:45 AM
π Gear Check: Saturday opens at 6 AM | Sunday opens at 5:30 AM
π§ Aid stations will be located approximately every 1.5β2 miles with water + electrolytes.
π‘οΈ Keep an eye on the Event Alert System for race-week and race-day weather/course updates.
And remember: there is NO race-day packet pick-up, so make sure youβve got your bib before race morning!
Itβs almost time to run Wine Country. ππ
08/18/2026
π£ IMPORTANT PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION π£
Weβre almost there, Santa Rosa! π·πββοΈ Your race weekend starts with getting that bib in hand.
π Sports Basement Santa Rosa
1970 Santa Rosa Ave
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Friday, August 21 | 3β7 PM
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Saturday, August 22 | 10 AMβ4 PM
A few VERY important things to know:
β There is NO race-day packet pick-up.
πͺͺ Half & Full Marathon runners: Bring your ID to pick up your complimentary bottle of wine from DeLoach Vineyards.
ποΈ All participants receive up to 20% OFF at Sports Basement during packet pick-up, just show your bib at checkout.
Grab your packet. Grab your gear. Then get ready to run through Wine Country. ππ
See you at the expo!
08/15/2026
π¨ Santa Rosa runners, make this a race weekend must-stop. π¨
The miles we run are fueled by the stories that inspire us, challenge us, and remind us why we love this sport. β¨
Join us Friday at the Santa Rosa Marathon Expo for a special book signing and Q&A featuring Sara Hall and stories from How She Did It and For the Love of the Grind; two powerful books highlighting the dedication, resilience, and determination behind some of the most inspiring journeys in distance running.
Come meet the authors, hear the stories behind the pages, and start race weekend feeling inspired. ππββοΈ
πSanta Rosa Marathon Expo
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Saturday | 2:30-4PM
08/13/2026
Race day goosebumps are getting real. πβ¨
The countdown is on, so nowβs the time to get all your questions answered; from packet pickup details to race day logistics.
Donβt wait until the morning of. Head to the website, get prepared, and show up ready to enjoy every mile; because you deserve it!
π https://santarosamarathon.com/
Weβll see you at the finish line. ππ₯
08/10/2026
She said it. We didnβt. π€·π
Because sometimes you need a little reminder to enjoy the momentβ¦
You signed up for this. You trained for this. You earned this.
Now soak it all in. ππ
08/08/2026
π₯π· TWO WEEKS OUT. π·π₯
The countdown is officially on. The miles are almost here. The finish line is waiting. And we have one questionβ¦
Whoβs thirsty for a Wine Country race weekend? π
See you soon, Santa Rosa. π
08/08/2026
International Beer Day? Respectfullyβ¦ weβre thinking wine country. π·π
Where are all our wine lovers at?
Cheers to race weekend ahead! π₯
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