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2026 Avenue of the Giants Marathon

2026 Avenue of the Giants Marathon

Race Date

May 3, 2026

Location

Arcata, CA

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

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

26.2 Miles10K

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

44°

Afternoon (High)

58°

Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable

0.2"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

85%

Humidity

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