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2008 Napa-to-Sonoma event is SOLD OUT
The wait list is closed for 2008. All entries are final.

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Take a break from the big city race and escape to the wine country! Experience one of the most scenic courses in the world as you take a magical journey from Napa to Sonoma. Then celebrate in style at the Wine & Music Festival in Sonoma Plaza. Find out why Runners World Magazine selected the Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half as BEST FINISH in their half marathon issue.

Runners appear at the top of Duhig Hill as fog lurks over the start area in Napa

Meet your colleagues and hear Rob Powers at the race dinner
Meet runners from around the world and experience wine country hospitality at its finest at the race dinner. This year’s dinner is held on the beautiful grounds outside on the Hanna Boys Center campus. Dine on a healthy, gourmet pasta dinner and more, with vegetarian options and plenty of beverage choices. Our guest speaker is Rob Powers, a former USA Olympic Team Coach and veteran race announcer considered to the “best all around emcee/announcer in the USA” by Bart Yasso of Runners World Magazine. The dinner is only $45 per person and proceeds benefit Hanna Boys Center, our volunteer organization. Reservations are limited to 150 people. Purchase online now

Shirt upgrade
This year’s technical running shirt is from our fitness apparel sponsor Athleta and it’s a real beauty. This shirt will retail for $35 at the expo but you can get it for cost ($20) when you trade in your event t-shirt and pay for the upgrade option. Available in both women’s and men’s styles this lightweight moisture-wicking shirt is stretchy and comfortable. You’ll get lots of miles out of your new Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon running shirt. Purchase it online by June 30th and it will be waiting for you when you pick up your race packet. Check out the shirt on the merchandise page.

Need a room? Hurry!
A few of our participating hotels still have a some rooms left in the reservation block that will go quickly if we do not snag them.
The following properties have rooms available; Gaia Hotel & Spa in American Canyon, Napa Valley Marriott, and the Sheraton in Petaluma. Gaia is an environmentally sustainable hotel with full amenities and they are offering a reduced rate of $179 good through June 22nd (with two night reservation). Enjoy your weekend in wine country and take advantage of these great offers.
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Sonoma Mission Inn Spa specials for participants
We are excited to offer special discounted pricing for all Wine Country Half Marathon participants. All athletes scheduling treatments during their Sonoma visit, July 19 - July 20, 2008 will receive complimentary Bath House privileges and a 20% discount off all Spa treatments OR a complimentary upgrade to a Sports Massage (when scheduling a classic 50-minute Massage) and take home Bio-Freeze gift. Contact Spa Manager Jessica Schorr at 707.939.2419 or Jessica.Schorr@Fairmont.com

Sign up for our VIP CLUB and guarantee your entry into the race
Wouldn't it be great to eliminate the worry about whether you were going to be able to get in the race each year? Plus get a few extra perks, schwag and VIP treatment? Membership in the VIP CLUB gets you a guaranteed entry in the race every year no matter how early it sells out! You'll get a great looking Wine Country Half zipline pull-over that will make your running buddies jealous. Other benefits a free pass to the Parkpoint Health Club the week of the race plus you'll get VIP treatment at all event functions. Sign up for our VIP CLUB and reap the benefits! EMAIL us for more information

Blogs, Forums, Route Finder
We are partnering with Realbuzz.com to bring you runner forums, blogs and route planners that give you access to a myriad of training tools and information in our online community of runners. Check out the Napa-to-Sonoma BLOG FORUM ROUTE-FINDER

Event Poster
Each year French artist Jean-Pierre Got creates a unique poster design for the Wine County Half Marathon. This years version features a return to Sonoma Plaza after a one-year hiatus by depicting a runner making the entrance towards the City Hall building from Broadway. These posters are collectibles so make sure you purchase one at the event.