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"Stunning, breathtaking scenery. If you have a soul this is the run for you. If you have no soul, this is the run to get one."
"This was probably one of the coolest things I've ever done in my life....beautiful place, great people, and amazing vibe."
"The run was awesome. I will never forget it. People should do this race at least once in their lives, its too pretty to miss."
"It was a truly great race...from beginning to end! The course, the scenery and the weather - all perfect!"
"The scenery was so gorgeous I forgot I was running!"
"What a beautiful race! Hands down the most spectacular scenery of any race I have done. I am making it a Halloween tradition!"
"It was my first half marathon and one of the most amazing experiences of my entire life. The energy, the people, the environment, it was fantastic!"
"Phenomenal...combining life's two greatest passions - running and wine! Gorgeous sunrise and setting, local support...overall great experience!"
"We have never had so much fun in a race. I can't wait to be back."
"This is a must do race!! The scenery was spectacular with the sun rising as we started, the leaves were red and yellow, and the vineyards were blanketed in a light fog. I have found my happy place!”
"It was an amazing experience for my first half marathon. I look forward to running more.
Great race and so organized! I love this race and hope to compete in it every year!"
"I've participated in over 20 marathons, 40 half marathons, and this half marathon was by far the best event due to the scenic route, the Halloween theme, and the wine tasting. First time half marathoners should not do this one first as they will be disappointed with all other halves after this one."
"The most beautiful course I've ever run!"
"Coming into the finish line with applauding crowds was great. The wine festival was fun and the friendly local people make this a wonderful destination."
"It's my favorite race. Challenging, beautiful, open route with a fun post-race celebration."
"I felt so emotional and lucky to be able to do a run like this!"
"Cows were mooing, rosters crowing and the vineyards and rolling hills could not have been more beautiful!"
"This is one of the most beautiful courses I have ever run and I run 50 races a year! Everything is beautifully organized and the staff is very friendly and helpful."
"The best half marathon in all of Southern California. My friend from Boston also loved the ambiance and all the fun things you can do there. I plan to run this race every year until I'm 100 years old!"
"Awesome. Great course! I had a fabulous time and smiled the whole way, even to the end."
"A great race to share with friends and enjoy the finish line festivities! Always a fantastic time!"
"The course, scenery, and people were all a delight to be a part of. It felt like I was running with nothing but friends, and family. The volunteers were great and the cheering was well appreciated."
"Great race and so organized! I love this race and hope to compete in it every year!"
"I've participated in over 20 marathons, 40 half marathons, and this half marathon was by far the best event due to the scenic route, the Halloween theme, and the wine tasting. First time half marathoners should not do this one first as they will be disappointed with all other halves after this one."
"It was absolutely stunning - it was like running through a painting. I've recommended it to my running club. Organization was great, and, of course, the beautiful fall day didn't hurt any!"
"Traveling from Chicago to complete the 2009 Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon --- my first half marathon! -- was such an amazing experience. The scenery surrounding the course was more beautiful than I could have expected and the weather was top notch. I crossed the finish line with a smile on my face and a wine glass waiting for me!"
"The course was so beautiful that the miles just went flying by. Watching the sun come up over the hills covered with grapes, with the fog sitting in the valley, it was breath taking. Loved it!"
"The Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon was one of the best-organized, scenic and enjoyable half marathons that I've ever had the pleasure run."
"The route, the people (and costumes), the spectacular scenery, and the post party were great. I have done many races and can honestly say, this may have been the best overall experience. Great Job!"
"This was probably one of the coolest things I've ever done in my life.....beautiful place, great people, and amazing vibe."
"Hands down, the most fun you can have at a half marathon."
"The scenery was absolutely breathtaking!! Such an incredibly beautiful backdrop, perfect weather, and a great finish line festival. An absolutely outstanding event--this one goes on my list for 2010... I will be back!"
"Phenomenal...combining life's two greatest passions - running and wine! Gorgeous sunrise and setting, local support, overall great experience!"
"I have run many full (8) and half marathons (15) around the country, this run was simply breath taking, the views and the scenery. It was, with out a doubt the most spectacular and enjoyable I have ever run."
"I have never had so much fun in a race. I can't wait to be back."
"Truly unique and wonderful experience, as though I was running through the hill of Tuscany without the jet lag and $1000 plane ticket."
"The run was perfect - it was like living an article about an ideal run."
"This is a must do race!! The scenery was spectacular....the sun was rising as we started, the leaves were red and yellow, and the vineyards were blanketed in a light fog. The rolling hills along the course just added more beauty to the course. I have found my happy place!"
"This half marathon experience will definitely be one of the most memorable races for me! The early morning fog coupled with the late october harvest colors were just extraordinary. It wasn't crowded, but the energy there that morning felt like we were running a big city marathon!"
"It was my first half marathon and one of the most amazing experiences of my entire life. The energy, the people, the environment, it was fantastic!"
"The past two years, my goal race typically involved a fast course, at sea level, along the coast. Even with the hills, this course quickly became my favorite to date with its vineyards in full color and not a cloud in the sky. The volunteers were so encouraging. There were people to run with but I never felt crowded. A very enjoyable experience."
"The course, scenery, and people were all a delight to be a part of. It felt like I was running with nothing but friends, and family. The volunteers were great and the cheering was well appreciated."
"Wonderful!!! It was a beautiful course and the weather was perfect! Just spectacular!"
The scenery was absolutely breathtaking!! Such an incredibly beautiful backdrop, perfect weather, and a great finish line festival. An absolutely outstanding event--this one goes on my list for 2010... I will be back!
"This half marathon experience will definitely be one of the most memorable races for me! The early morning fog coupled with the late October harvest colors were just extraordinary. It wasn't crowded, but the energy there that morning felt like we were running a big city marathon!"
"I had the best time of my life running at Napa to Sonoma. Beautiful course, very well organized and fun, fun, fun! See you in Healdsburg on Halloween!"
"AMAZING! This was my first 1/2 marathon, and it was a tremendous event. Beautiful course, great people, well organized = a wonderful all-around experience."
"My team looks forward to this event all year. We love everything about it - especially where it is. This is our fifth year to participate and we would not miss this for the world."
"What a way to spend a day - a morning run through beautiful wine country only to be followed up by a first class wine festival!!"
"This was my first half marathon and I could not have asked for anything better. A beautiful, scenic and fast course, perfect weather, great organization by race officials, and a fun and energetic crowd. I will definitely be back next year!"
"LOVED this race!! Beautiful, peaceful, meditative scenery, great rolling hills, wonderful people, and a fabulous celebratory party at the end. What else does one need for a race?"
"A wine reception on Friday, a wine dinner on Saturday and a Wine Festival after the race - that is my kind of race - held in an unbelievably beautiful setting."
"Destination races puts on an absolutely fantastic race, all the time, every time. I chose Napa To Sonoma because of how well organized and fun their events are. The finish line festival was the best!"
"This was definitely the most fun I've ever had at a race. The location was absolutely fantastic, and everyone involved in the event was incredibly positive - how can you not be when you're in wine country!"
"This is an event, not just a race. A “grapeful” experience from beginning to end."
"I became addicted to running because of this experience! The way everyone cheered and supported each other was so encouraging. I would definitely participate in another destination race in the future."
"My favorite half marathon! Beautiful area, gorgeous weather, happy runners, best end-of-race celebration!"
"The most incredible, scenic race I've ever run and I've run 100 races!"