Stinson Beach/Muir Woods Marathon
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About the race
The 37th annual Stinson Beach / Muir Woods race takes place at the Stinson Beach Parking Lot in Stinson Beach, California on May 8, 2027. The event features trail courses that leave sea level at the start line and climb into the wooded trails of Muir Woods, following the Dipsea trail to Steep Ravine.
Runners encounter a variety of trail features including a wooden ladder, natural rock and wooden staircases, and sections requiring scrambling under tree trunks. The route passes brooks and waterfalls and goes through stands of towering redwoods and oaks. Runners reach a summit with panoramic views before descending back toward Stinson Beach. The course is marked with orange ribbon.
Courses and logistics:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 7 Mile
Aid stations are located at miles 3.8, 7.5, 10.5, 14.2, 17.2, and 22.2; carrying water is recommended. The event uses a 6.5 hour course cutoff and welcomes hikers and walkers. The 7 mile course turns at the first aid station; half marathoners and marathoners complete a loop, with marathoners repeating the loop plus an additional out and back. Bib numbers are mailed beginning two weeks before the event; bib pickup and distance changes are available at the start/finish area on race morning. Parking is available at Stinson Beach Park. Headphones and other audio devices are not allowed on course due to narrow trails and steep drop offs. The field is limited to 300 participants.
Incentives include participant T shirts, personalized award ribbons mailed to top three finishers in each age group, and finisher medals for full and half marathoners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
