RUN.
TASTE.
GATHER.
Epicura Run · Napa Valley · May 8, 2027
Epicura Run · Napa Valley · May 8, 2027
The flagship
Epicura Half · Napa Valley · 13.1 mi · May 8, 2027
The flagship
The Epicura Half · Napa Valley · May 8, 2027
The course runs on private vineyard roads and through working rows, past cellar doors most visitors only see from the highway. Run it for a time or run it for the view. The last mile brings you into Yountville.
The course surface
Most of the course runs on compacted gravel and smooth dirt roads through private vineyards that are closed to the public. Paved road is kept to a minimum.
Private estate roads
Most of your 13.1 miles, on vineyard land that’s closed to the public.
Packed gravel and dirt
Flat, smooth and firm, with no single track. Nearly all of it is wide enough to drive.
A little pavement
Only where it’s needed to link one estate to the next.
Your usual shoes
Road or trail shoes both work. Wear the pair you trust at mile 10.
Event essentials
Saturday, May 8, 2027. One start line at Quintessa, one finish in Yountville, and a field capped at 500 runners.
Registration is open on RaceEntry. 2026 runners are in first, and everyone else can register from October 1.
$159
Pricing from Oct 1 - Nov 1
$179
Pricing from Nov 2 - Jan 1
May 8, 2027
Saturday, race day
8:00 AM
Start at Quintessa
500 runners
Capped field
October 1
Registration opens to all
The weekend
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Where to stay
May is high season in the valley. Our partner hotels hold rooms for runners at a reduced rate, so book early and walk to dinner.
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Things to do
The race is Saturday morning. Come Friday, stay through Sunday, and the rest of the weekend is yours.
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Getting here
Napa is an easy weekend from almost anywhere: three airports within about an hour, and shuttles to the start on race morning.
Why Epicura
The race ends at Epicura Village, and most runners stay for the afternoon.
Wine poured by the people who made it, food from the valley’s kitchens, live music, and the friends you just ran 13.1 miles with. Bring your family. No dress code, and no wine vocabulary required.
What is Epicura
Epicurus thought the good life was simple: friends, a meal, time outdoors, enjoyed with some discipline. We agree, and we’d add a run. Epicura exists to put the two halves back in the same day: miles through the vineyards in the morning, and a long afternoon at the table with the people who make the wine.
Thirteen miles, then a chair with your name on it.
The founders
When Epicura asks an estate to open its roads for a morning, the people asking are neighbors.
Epicura was founded by Tiffany and Guillaume Eicholz, Napa Valley residents who share deep roots in the wine industry and a lifelong passion for endurance sports and the outdoors.
Tiffany Eicholz
Co-founder · Global Sales Director, Tonnellerie Berger & Fils
Tonnellerie Berger & Fils makes barrels for cellars around the world. Tiffany has lived in Napa Valley since 2009 and runs endurance races.
Guillaume Eicholz
Co-founder · Vineyard Director, Dominus Estate
Guillaume runs the vineyards at Dominus Estate and knows the valley’s roads at walking pace and at race pace. A longtime Napa resident and endurance runner.
The 2026 edition
257 runners from 79 cities and 14 states ran the first edition, the Napa Valley Wine Marathon. Every runner who answered the survey said they would recommend it.
“The course was beautiful, and this was the most organized race I have ever run. I will be doing it again next year.”
Connie Grantham
2026 runner, Washington, D.C.
“The race was so much fun. The community showed up, the course was gorgeous, and the atmosphere was entirely positive. It felt welcoming and inclusive, and the finish-line celebration was fantastic.”
Lindsey Dwyer
Competitive trail runner, 2026 participant
“It was the best race I’ve done. I can’t wait to hear what you will be doing on May 8, 2027.”
Christina Frakes
Tasting Room Manager, Silver Oak Alexander Valley
“We saw approximately 60–70 people over Saturday and Sunday who were connected to the race, and more than half were runners. We have already started brainstorming ideas for next year.”
Samm Peterson
Director of Executive Operations, Silver Oak Napa Valley
“The Cliff Lede team—both pouring and running—had a wonderful experience. We would love to participate next year, create team shirts for employees and club members, and potentially incorporate a winery run-through.”
Kim Whistler
VP Marketing & DTC Sales, Cliff Lede Vineyards
“Fitness, food, wine, family and community are the blessings we enjoy daily. We look forward to next year’s race.”
Celeste Carducci
Owner, Napa Hot Yoga & Wellness
Gallery
Wine-bottle costumes, olive oil tastings on the course and a podium where winners take home their weight in wine. Swipe through race day.
Our partners
Our partners are active contributors: opening vineyard roads, hosting on-course moments and bringing Epicura Village to life.
Become a partnerPartners
Winery hosts
Local community partners
Questions
Your registration covers the whole day. A run through private vineyards, your runner shirt, a custom finisher medal, and packet pickup with partner stops along the way. Then Epicura Village: tastings from every winery on the course, a Chandon finisher glass with a pour of sparkling to start, and food from local vendors. Nothing extra to buy.
Friday, at packet pickup. It’s an event in its own right, with your full race bag, partner samples and an easy start to the weekend. If you can’t make it, we’ll mail your packet to you for a fee. Race-morning pickup is limited and includes your bib only, so Friday is the way to go.
The free race shuttle from Yountville (6554 Yount Street) is the only way in: there’s no parking or public access at the start line. Pickup times go out before race week.
Yes. The course closes four hours after the start.
Not on the course. Around the Village and in town, Yountville’s leash laws apply.
Not on the course, for safety. Strollers are welcome at the Village.
Anything we missed? Email tiffany@epicuraevents.com
Registration is open. Join the list for race-week details, new winery dates and Epicura Experiences as they’re announced.
