CALISTOGA >> The Fourth Annual Napa Valley Silverado Half Marathon, 10K and 5K is scheduled for Sunday, April 19. Vineyards and wineries with vistas of the surrounding mountain ranges, including Mt. Saint Helena and the Palisades, surround these road races’ entire route. The spring weather and blooming wildflowers are a sure treat this time of year.
This event starts and finishes at Calistoga High School, in the heart of Calistoga, in the north end of Napa Valley. Both out-and-back courses start in town and connect with the Silverado Trail, a paved roadway, and then head south. The out-and-back run routes retrace themselves back along Silverado Trail and back into Calistoga. The three courses are primarily flat and fast, with the half marathon route having only two minor hills.
The finish line for the three distances will be on Calistoga High School’s track. Post event festivities will take place very close to the finish line. All parking will be at the Napa County Fairgrounds, located at 1435 N. Oak St. in Calistoga, just one block from Calistoga High School.
Due to the nature of this course being on the road (not single track trails) and closed to traffic, headphones are allowed for this race. Course cut-off time is 3.5 hours; this reflects a 16 minute/mile pace for the half-marathoners.
There will be aid stations in place at 1.9 mile intervals on the out-and-back courses.
Half marathon entry fees are $90 for adults 18 years and up; $20 for juniors 17 years and under. Fees for the 10K are $60 for adults; $20 for juniors. For the 5K Run/Walk entry fees are $50 for adults; $10 for juniors.
Participates will receive the commemorative t-shirts, as well as snacks and beverages. All those who complete the Half Marathon will earn a finisher’s medal. Personalized award ribbons will be awarded to the top three finishers, male and female, in each age group for all distances. Personalized awards plaques will be awarded to the top three overall finishers, male and female, in each distance, and first place finishers in each age group for the Half Marathon.
This event is limited to 1,000 participants.
Check-in and day-of registration will begin at 6:30 a.m., with both races starting at 8 a.m.
For more information about this exciting event, email info@envirosports.com or visit www.envirosports.com.
