Show your bib! Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon + Rosé 5K (w/ Gretchen Schoenstein)

About this episode

Gretchen Schoenstein discusses the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon and Rosé 5K, highlighting community involvement and local exploration.

Gretchen Schoenstein returns to The Sonoma Spiel for a third appearance—host of the Finish Line Moments podcast and a key part of the team behind the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon + Rosé 5K. Tim and Gretchen talk about what makes this race weekend feel like a true Sonoma Valley celebration (not a “fly-in, fly-out” event), including the popular Show Your Bib program that encourages runners to explore local businesses, wineries, and neighborhoods throughout the weekend. Gretchen also shares what Finish Line Moments is all about—how running stories (and life stories) connect us—and what she’s covering next in the running world. In “We Get Questions,” they answer quick visitor FAQs about the Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley, what to do with a 20-year-old in Sonoma, wine tasting costs for groups, where to find hot cross buns, when the Plaza roses bloom, and fun nighttime ideas (speakeasies, shows, stargazing, and more). Race info: runnapatosonoma.comFinish Line Moments: finishlinemoments.com 🍷 Save up to 25% on Sonoma wine tastings with the Sonoma Tasting Pass! Choose three great wineries in Sonoma Valley: 👉 https://bit.ly/SonomaTastingPass Got questions about Sonoma Valley…

People in this episode

Host: Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau

Guest: Gretchen Schoenstein

Topics covered

• running events
• Sonoma Valley
• local businesses
• community engagement
• wine tasting
• visitor FAQs

Keywords

• Napa to Sonoma
• Half Marathon
• Rosé 5K
• Sonoma Valley
• Finish Line Moments
• running stories
• local businesses
• wine tasting
• visitor FAQs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Finish Line Moments, Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau

Places: Sonoma Valley, Sonoma, Napa

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