OutsideSep 16, 2026
Trail Running in Wine Country Brought the Joy Back to My Routine
A trip to California wine country cured my marathon training burnout and reminded me why I love the sport.
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- KannRestaurantPortland, United StatesJames Beard Award-winner in Portland
- SingleThreadRestaurantHealdsburg, United StatesJapanese-inspired with three Michelin stars
- Buchli Station RoadTrailNapa, United Statesroad in Napa for running
- Los Angeles RiverTrailLos Angeles, United Statesexpansive path, backdrop for Terminator 2 chase
- Appellation HealdsburgHotelHealdsburg, United Statesoffers guided runs hosted by general manager
- Chateau de LussacHotelLussac, Franceoffers bespoke program for athletes with running coach
- Courtyard by Marriott San Luis ObispoHotelSan Luis Obispo, United Statesoffers morning trail run followed by tastings
- Michael David WineryRestaurantLodi, United Statesowner runs through fields while taking calls
- Lodi LakeSightLodi, United Statesarea for running near vineyards and canals
- Appellation Lodi – Wine & Roses Resort and SpaHotelLodi, United Statesfeatures pebble floors in the shower
- Marine LayerRestaurantHealdsburg, United Statescelebrated winery named for the marine layer
- Dry Creek RoadTrailHealdsburg, United Statesten-mile loop through Healdsburg's wineries
- Dry Creek General StoreMarketHealdsburg, United Statesdates back to 1881, stocks Terra Amata Zinfandel Rosé
- Healdsburg Running CompanyPlaceHealdsburg, United Statesreferred to as America's Winiest Running Store
- Terroir SpaPlaceHealdsburg, United Statesoffers recovery on a PEMF mat