Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon

As one of California's top tourist destinations, Napa Valley has been home to its marathon and other races for 33 years. When it comes to scenic, it just doesn't get better than Napa in the spring. The narrow valley is covered in grapes vines that stretch high up the hillsides on either side. The colors are crisp green, blue and yellow this time of year. The more than 300 architecturally unique wineries look like castles, mansions, sprawling villas and sunken flying saucers. Subject to periodic rain showers or crystal clear mornings, the race is a favorite, always a sellout and operates with a seasoned cast of running officials so all goes as smooth as their finest Cabernet.

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