Fort Bragg Whale Run
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Fort Bragg Whale Run and Walk : March 20, 2027
The Fort Bragg Whale Run and Walk is the 39th annual community running event held in Fort Bragg, California. The event takes place at the Fort Bragg Coast Trail South Entrance at Noyo Headlands Park near Main and Cypress Streets. The course follows the coastal trail and features ocean and whitewater views, Glass Beach, the Pudding Creek Trestle, and a half marathon turnaround near MacKerricher State Park.
Event types and distances include:
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
- 10K Run
- 5K Run
- 5K Fun Walk
- Kiddie Race - 400 meters with U5, U7, and U10 age groups
Registration opens October 30, 2026 and closes February 27, 2027. Stated registration fees vary by event; examples listed for 2027 include $45 for several running events, $35 for the 5K Fun Walk, and $10 for the Kiddie Race. Multiple race age divisions are offered and entrants under 16 may enter at a discounted rate at signup.
The event is produced by the local Soroptimist club and has drawn up to 800 participants in past years. Dogs are not allowed mixed with runners during the event; they may be walked on leash on the trails before and after the event. A dog park is located at race headquarters on Cypress and a city dog beach sits at the end of North Harbor Drive. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
