
Santa Rosa, United States of America · Sunday 24 August 2025
Taking place in California’s wine country, the Santa Rosa Half Marathon is a flat, fast, and scenic race that offers an excellent opportunity for a personal best. The course runs through vineyards, country roads, and parts of downtown Santa Rosa, making it a varied and visually engaging race.\n\nA highlight of the event is the post-race celebration, featuring local wines, craft beer, and gourmet food, adding to the race’s festive and welcoming atmosphere. This is an ideal destination race for ru
Adjusted Time
1:44:51
Time difference: -0.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Santa Rosa Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Santa Rosa, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 24 August 2025. The course is run on road surface with 53m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 54m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Santa Rosa Half Marathon website.
This is a very flat course with only 53m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 22m to 54m above sea level — a 32m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Based on historical weather data for August, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 14°C and 26°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance over the full distance. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Santa Rosa Half Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Santa Rosa Half Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Santa Rosa Half Marathon against other half marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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