Training

Destination Races has teamed up with Active Trainer coaches to create Half Marathon and 12k training programs that are a balance of aerobic, anaerobic and cross-training workouts. These training programs are built to get people of all levels across the finish line. From the first-timer to the seasoned veteran, you will find the right training program for you. Programs include:

Weekly Tips
Message Boards
Training Log and Analysis
Daily Training Emails

Take the Challenge. Change a Life!

Crohn’s & Colitis Team Challenge, a program of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, equips you with everything you need to cross the finish line at the 2008 Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon. You will be trained by professional coaches over several months and will receive important information on nutrition, hydration and how to succeed on race day and beyond.

When you train with Crohn’s & Colitis Team Challenge, you’re given all the necessary fundraising tools and advice to raise funds to help find a cure for the 1.4 million Americans who suffer from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, two unpredictable and painful diseases of the digestive tract. In exchange, you will receive transportation and lodging during race weekend. Visit www.ccteamchallenge.org to learn more about this half marathon training program or call 800-932-2423.

Destination Races E-Newsletter
Our quarterly e-newsletter, THE GRAPEVINE, will provide training and nutrition tips, information about our favorite wines and wineries to visit, things to do in the wine country and industry news. Plus we'll feature a new runner each month with an interesting and inspirational story.
The Grapevine Summer Issue

DR Races sell out early - don't procrastinate!
Our Napa-to-Sonoma and Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon races sell out early and earlier every year. We expect to sell out our new Healdsburg event as well, so we recommend that you make your commitment early, secure your lodging and start training. Or you could sign up on our registration page for our email list and we'll keep you informed about all our races, registration openings and other news and tips from our e-newsletter, The Grapevine.

Check our TRAVEL & LODGING PAGE
Making your travel reservations for a Wine Country Half has never been easier. Our completely new travel section allows you to view all our lodging properties, car and airline partners. Each has easy reservation links with discounted rates for our participants. Many fine resort properties are offering great deals so you can enjoy a longer stay on your wine country vacation. You'll also find links to maps and the visitors associations. Travel & Lodging Page

Event Poster
Each year French artist Jean-Pierre Got creates a unique poster design for the Wine County Half Marathon. This years version features three runners on course, two of which are in costume, passing an admiring lady sipping wine on the veranda of one of the many wineries on course. Can you guess which winery? These posters are collectibles so make sure you purchase one at the event.

New 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. BLOG FORUM ROUTE-FINDER

Sign up for our FOUNDERS 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 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 Wine Country Half jacket that will make your running buddies jealous. Other benefits include a Wine Club Membership benefits at Rosso & Bianco Winery, a free pass to the Parkpoint Health Club the week of the race, plus you'll get VIP treatment at event functions. Sign up for our FOUNDERS CLUB and reap the benefits! EMAIL us for more information