Avenue of the Giants Marathon
Race Date
May 3, 2026
Location
Arcata, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, May 3, 2026
- Location
- Arcata, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 10K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 20,436
The Experience
The race is currently sold out and we are accepting registrations for the waitlist only. Please consider our sister race this fall, the Humboldt Redwoods Marathon. It uses the same course as the Avenue of the Giants Marathon and is produced by the same running club.
The Avenue of the Giants is one of the most beautiful races in the world! It runs through old growth redwoods and follows a natural creek in the middle of a state park. Staged on "The Avenue of the Giants" in Humboldt Redwoods State Park, located in rural Northern California. Course is on a paved road that winds gently up hill but is mostly a flat, fast destination race. With little to distract you, the tall trees inspire the athlete in each of us to be strong. The course is certified and the marathon is a Boston Qualifying event.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Dyerville Bridge Overlook, Arcata, CA, 95571
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout7224 years running
~794 finishers a year
shrinking
7% returning runners
6 timing sources
runners from 40 states
winner 1:17:36
typical high 58°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
44°
Afternoon (High)
58°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.2"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
85%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 20,436 finishers actually crossed the line across 24 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
20,436
Median time
2:20:12
Latest turnout
794
States
51
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Avenue of the Giants Marathon?
The Avenue of the Giants Marathon is held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Avenue of the Giants Marathon take place?
It takes place in Arcata, California.
What distances does the Avenue of the Giants Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 10K.
Is the Avenue of the Giants Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Avenue of the Giants Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Avenue of the Giants Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 20,436 runners who have completed the Avenue of the Giants Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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