08/28/2026
And THATβS a wrap. π¬
Santa Rosa Marathon 2026, you were one for the books.
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
08/28/2026
And THATβS a wrap. π¬
Santa Rosa Marathon 2026, you were one for the books.
08/27/2026
Okay Santa Rosaβ¦ WHAT WAS THAT?! π₯Ή
A sold-out weekend.
Miles through wine country.
Thousands of finish-line stories.
Two days of racing.
One giant celebration.
We came for the miles and left with memories weβre going to be talking about for a LONG time.
2026, you were unreal. π·
08/26/2026
2026: done. 2027: already on the calendar. ππ
If you ran Santa Rosa this year, you already know. If you didnβt, consider this your sign.
Wine Country miles, a finish line worth chasing, and early bird pricing waiting for you. π·
2027 registration is OPEN. Get in with the LOWEST prices of the season!
π₯π https://santarosamarathon.com/
08/25/2026
SANTA ROSA MARATHON FINISHERS π Your race photos are FREE!
Every participant gets complimentary photos from our official course and finish-line photographers. They're searchable by bib number, there's no purchase, no watermark, and no account to create. If you haven't gotten your email yet, they're here: https://gallery.us.runnertag.site/events/2026-santa-rosa-marathon
We've heard from a few of you about ads from an outside photo company offering to sell you images from race weekend. That company isn't affiliated with the Santa Rosa Marathon and isn't one of our photography partners.
Questions? Comment below or shoot us a message and we'll help you find your free photos.
08/23/2026
THIS IS THE ONE. πββοΈππ
The streets of Santa Rosa are waiting.
To everyone toeing the line for the Santa Rosa Marathon & Half Marathon this morning: **YOU MADE IT.**
All those early mornings.
All those long runs.
All those miles when you absolutely did not feel like running.
They all led here.
π Start + Finish: Old Courthouse Square
π Marathon: 6:30 AM
πββοΈ Half Marathon: 7:45 AM
Run the miles. Take in Wine Country. Trust your training. And when that finish line comes into viewβ¦
GO GET YOUR MEDAL. π
Then itβs time for the post-race celebration; because finishing 13.1 or 26.2 miles deserves a proper Sonoma County celebration. π·π
GOOD LUCK, RUNNERS. GO MAKE IT COUNT.
08/23/2026
GOOD MORNING, SANTA ROSA. βοΈπ
ITβS 5K & 10K RACE DAY! π
Today weβre taking over the streets of Santa Rosa, chasing finish lines and earning that post-race celebration.
πββοΈ 10K | 6:50 AM
π 5K | 8:50 AM
π Start + Finish: Old Courthouse Square
And when you cross that finish line?
π
Medal: earned.
π Race shirt: earned.
πΊ Post-race beer: earned.
πΈ Finish-line photo: VERY necessary.
You came to run. Now go make some memories.
LETβS DO THIS, SANTA ROSA. ππ₯
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