Artesa Wine Run 5k

2026 Napa Race for a Cure 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

The National MPS Society will host a timed 5K run and 1 mile walk, beginning at 10:30 AM on Sunday, April 26. The 1 mile walk will begin at 10:40 AM. Packet pickup and day of registration will open at 8:30 AM. A picnic for attendees and volunteers will be held after the race!

This event is open to individuals of all ages and abilities. Once you register, either as an individual or as part of a team, you are set. We would love to see the posts of pictures participants on their 5K route. This is completely optional – but since our goal is to bring awareness to MPS and ML, we want to do just that. And by using #MPSAwareness on your social media posts, we will be able to keep up with the fun.

Not able to join in person? Participate virtually!

It is just like any other 5K, except there is no official race location. You get to choose where, with whom, and even how you want to complete the 5K. by participating virtually, you can run the 5K at any time leading up to April 26th. It can even be done in increments, keep track of your distance until you hit the 5K!

Sponsorship Levels

Platinum Corporate Sponsorship - $2,000 (Platinum Sponsorship includes corporate name and logo on back of t-shirt, website recognition, banner at the event and up to 25 participants)

Gold Corporate Sponsorship - $1,500 (Gold Sponsorship includes corporate name and logo on back of t-shirt, website recognition, small sign at the event and up to 20 participants)

Team Sponsorship Level 1 - $500 (Team Level 1 sponsorship includes corporate name and logo on back of t-shirt, website recognition, and up to 5 participants)

Team Sponsorship Level 2 - $300 (Team Level 2 sponsorship includes corporate name and logo on back of t-shirt, website recognition, and up to 3 participants)

Please reach out to Angela Guajardo at angela@mpssociety.org or 956-207-7980 if you are interested in sponsoring the event.

Information on T-Shirts

In-person runners: Shirts guaranteed for participants who register before March 27th!

Virtual runners: Register by March 27th to receive your shirt in time!

Start your Team Fundraiser!

• At the top, hover over "Donate"

• Select "become a fundraiser"

• Create your team page - Choose your photo, team name, bio and fundraising goal!

• Share the link for people to donate directly to your fundraiser!

• You can do this before or after you register

Race Details

8:30 AM: Onsite registration and packet pick-up

10:30 AM: 5K Run

10:45 AM: 1 Mile Walk

11:45 AM: Awards

12:00 PM: Family Picnic

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at angela@mpssociety.org

Want to volunteer?

Please fill out this form and we will be in touch! Volunteer Form

Lunch is included in the costs. Come out and enjoy a family day with a chance to win some fantastic items! The family day will include face painting, photo booth, caricature artist and more!

A BIG THANK YOU to our Sponsors!!

Join us for JP’s Backyard Ultra, a one-of-a-kind ultramarathon and hike set in the scenic trails of Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa, CA. Now in its fourth and final year, this grassroots event is more than just a race, it’s a celebration of life, resilience, and community.

Born from my personal journey with Stage IV mediastinal paraganglioma, JP’s Backyard Ultra is a fundraiser for the Pheo Para Alliance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 26-1510652) dedicated to empowering patients, families, and medical professionals affected by pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma through education, advocacy, and global support. Learn more at www.pheopara.org.

Whether you're in it for one loop or ten, come run or hike in solidarity, to honor those facing rare diseases, to challenge yourself, and to stand as part of a growing force for good.

~Jonathan Pascual

• The course features a 3.3 mile loop with 550+ feet of climbing, offering a mix of terrain from steep rocky sections to shaded paths. Scroll down for map below.

• Participants can choose anywhere from 1 to 10 loops.

• Runners and hikers alike start at the same time every hour going clockwise on the even hours and counterclockwise on the odd hours. So it doesn't matter if you finish your loop fast or slow because everyone starts again at the same time in the next hour. Those attempting 10 loops should pace themselves for a final race on the 10th loop making 33.3 miles. You can do as many or as few loops as you wish however.

• Timed Event: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Please arrive by 0730 for course description, announcement of run prize categories & fundraising prizes.

• Aid Station: Main camp has various caloric options and drinks with water only at the bridge and mile 2.3.

• Food & Beverages: Provided, including lunch for participants and volunteers.

• Cupless Event: Bring your own water bottle or hydration pack. HYDRAPAK, our Sustainable Racing Partner will provide limited 300 Limited Edition HydraPak Graphic SpeedCups & 8 SpeedFill Pitchers for use at aid stations.

• Awards:

• Medals to all registered hikers and runners.

• Medal & wine (non-alcoholic option for under 21) for top three male and female finishers of the 2, 4, 6, 8 loops.

• Medal, wine, and trophy for the fastest 10th loop goes to the top three male and female finishers and special Vinerunner 4th place trophy.

• Medal, wine, and trophy for the fastest cumulative time for 10 loops goes to the top three male and female finishers.

• Raffle Prizes: buy tickets on day of event to win raffle baskets, gift certificates, and other special prizes. Proceeds benefit the Pheo Para Alliance.

• Silent Wine Auction: place your bids on exceptional wines generously donated by local Napa Valley wineries, starting at an unbeatable buy-now price. Proceeds benefit the Pheo Para Alliance.

• Registration "Fee": Donation Link

• JP's Backyard Ultra has always been a free event. Suggested donation to register starts at $30.

• Participants get a medal, a variety of snacks and drinks at the aid station, and lunch.

• To streamline registration, we are using runsignup.com. 100% of suggested starting donation of $30 goes directly to the Pheo Para Alliance. The processing fee of 6% per $1 of transaction (cart). This fee is charged per transaction, not per individual participant, meaning that if a user registers multiple people to a single cart, the $1 fee is only charged once, lowering the overall cost per person.

• If you cannot attend or want to donate beyond the suggested amount, consider giving an additional donation at the donation link.

• Parking:

• Do not park at Skyline's main parking lot to avoid parking fee. Parking opens at 0600.

• Follow signs for "JP's Backyard Ultra Parking" for free parking for registered participants at the Westside parking lot of Skyline Wilderness Park.

• Childcare: We have volunteers to watch your kids from 0800-1200.

• Park Rules: No dogs on trails, stay on marked trails, carry out your trash & put in appropriate bins at the main aid station, trails close at sunset.

• Camp with us: reservations at Skyline's Website: Reserve Camp Site. Mention JP's Backyard Ultra to reserve your spot in our campsite on Friday 9/25 & Saturday 9/26. Camping reservation with vehicles is nearby but will be separate from the tent only camping.