Finish Line Moments: Matt Dockstader - From First Run to Napa to Sonoma & Beyond

Matt Dockstader didn’t start running until he was 30, but a single run through Carneros set him on a path that would change wine country running forever. In this guest-in-studio episode of Finish Line Moments, he shares the story behind the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon and how that first race grew into the Destination Races series, transforming casual participants into lifelong runners.Matt also reflects on his wide-ranging career from producing televised sports and supporting San Francisco’s Olympic bid to elevating the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon and how those experiences shaped his approach to event creation. He opens up about resilience, rebuilding after COVID and wildfires, and the creation of A Good Run now home to the IPA 10K and Hallowine Run.Listeners will get insider stories on building community, why Sonoma is the perfect playground for athletes and dreamers and what truly defines a finish line moment. Whether you’re chasing your first race or looking for inspiration to start something new, Matt’s journey shows how a spark of passion can grow into a movement and why it’s always worth making it a good run.