Avenue of the Giants Marathon
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Avenue of the Giants Marathon
The event takes place on the Avenue of the Giants inside Humboldt Redwoods State Park near Arcata, California, with the listed venue at Dyerville Bridge Overlook in Weott. The course runs through old growth redwood forest and follows a natural creek. The route is on a paved road that winds gently uphill in places but is described as mostly flat.
Offered distances:
- 26.2 miles Marathon
- 13.1 miles Half marathon
- 10 km 10K
The marathon course is certified and the marathon is a Boston qualifying event. Entry fees on the source listing are $100 for the marathon, $80 for the half marathon, and $60 for the 10K. The 10K explicitly welcomes walkers.
Time and cutoff requirements apply for the marathon: participants must be able to complete the full marathon in six hours and must pass the halfway point in three hours or less to continue in the marathon. Runners who do not meet the halfway cutoff will be directed to the finish line and recorded in the half marathon results.
Registration opens on May 27, 2026 and closes on December 30, 2026 according to the event information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
