Noyo Headlands Race
Race Date
Aug 8, 2026
Location
Fort Bragg, CA
The Experience
Join us on Saturday, August 8, 2026 for the 10th annual Noyo Headlands Race. This year we'll have a half marathon, 10K run, 5k run, 5k fun walk, and half-mile kids' run along the stunning coastal trail in Fort Bragg, CA. Enjoy some of the most remarkable scenery Northern California has to offer and have a great time running with your friends! The oceanfront trail consists of asphalt and soft track, is fairly flat, well maintained, and commonly used by runners year-round. This race benefits Mendocino Land Trust in its mission to conserve and restore habitat, scenic areas and working lands while also providing public access to beautiful places in and around Mendocino County.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Start Time
8:15 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Noyo Headlands Park - Main & Cypress Streets, Fort Bragg, CA, 95437
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
CA21010TEB · Noyo Headlands Half Marathon 2021
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Course Map
Quality Score
Solid Pick504 years running
~38 finishers a year
small race — neutral
5% returning runners
USATF certified · 3 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 3 states
winner 1:25:08
typical high 60°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
53°
Afternoon (High)
60°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.0"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
89%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 136 finishers actually crossed the line across 4 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
136
Median time
2:12:53
Latest turnout
63
States
10
Turnout by year
2021–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
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