Lace up for the Angwin to Angwish, a premier trail running experience set amidst the breathtaking, richly forested trails of Pacific Union College in Angwin, CA. Scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026, this event invites runners to challenge themselves across scenic courses while enjoying the natural beauty of Napa Valley's backwoods. Choose your adventure from three distinct distances: a challenging 26K, an invigorating 10K, or a fun 1-mile kids run. Typical race day conditions in early May feature comfortable highs around 71F and lows near 45F, with a minimal 6% chance of precipitation, providing ideal weather for hitting the trails.

The Angwin to Angwish is renowned for its incredible natural scenery and demanding terrain, offering participants a memorable mix of challenging climbs and beautiful views of the Napa Valley. The longer distances, including the 26K and 10K, will take you up and over the aptly named "Angwish Hill," a significant feature of the course. The 26K course, for instance, boasts an elevation gain of 2,431 feet over approximately 16.45 miles, traversing smooth to medium-rough trails, service roads, and both double and single track. Runners consistently praise the event, with past participants noting significant improvements and an "overwhelmingly positive" experience, calling it a "fantastic event" and an "amazing race."

Steeped in history since its inception in 1974, the Angwin to Angwish has recently seen a triumphant return and growing popularity, selling out for two consecutive years. Beyond the exhilarating run, the race holds a special place in the community, with all proceeds benefiting Pacific Union College Athletics. This event is also committed to sustainability; it operates as a cupless race, requiring runners to carry their own water bottles or reusable cups for aid station refills, ensuring the pristine trails remain free of litter. Check-in and bib pickup are conveniently located race morning at the event start, near the gym parking lot at One Angwin Ave, where free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.