Fort Bragg Coast Trail -- South Entrance Noyo Headlands Park, Fort Bragg CA
Saturday, March 15th, 2025
πββοΈ Event Overview
Event Name: The 37th Annual Whale Run & Walk for 2025!
Date: March 15, 2025
Location: Fort Bragg Coast Trail -- South Entrance Noyo Headlands Park, Fort Bragg, CA
Registration: Free performance T-shirts are guaranteed for signups before March 1, and will continue to be given out until they run out.
π About Fort Bragg
Destination: Fort Bragg, CA is a small, picturesque city on the Pacific Ocean, nestled between sandy beaches and the redwood forest.
Whale Festival: Every year there is a huge Whale Festival on the 3rd weekend of March, and the morning Whale Run kicks it off!
Activities: After the Whale Run there are events all over town, including a craft fair, guided whale viewing, beer and wine tasting, and a live symphony concert in the evening.
Recent History: The local Fort Bragg Soroptimists have been hosting this race for 36 years until the Pandemic, then in 2024 it was resurrected with over 700 runners participating on a beautiful day on the Mendocino Coast.
π Race Details
Course: All runners, walkers, and spectators will enjoy breathtaking whitewater ocean views (including whales) along this yearβs new course starting at the Noyo Headlands Park.
Race Options: Here are the events you can sign up for:
5k-- runners will run north and turn around at or near Compass Rose.
10k-- runners dash north past Glass Beach then cross the beautiful Pudding Creek Trestle to the 10K turn around (10K map).
1/2 Marathon--runners dash north past Glass Beach then cross the beautiful Pudding Creek Trestle to the 10M turn around (10K map).
5k-- "Fun" Walkers will follow the 5k runners route.
Kiddie run -- 300 meter run in 2 age groups.
Age Divisions: There are multiple race age divisions. Note: under 16 run/walkers may enter any race division for a discounted rate at signup.
πΆ Dog Policy
Pets: We love dogs, but except for service dogs, dogs are not allowed on the race course during this event.
Dog Walking: Other times your dog is welcome to walk on the Coast Trail on leash.
Dog Beach: There is a dog beach (leash free) at the end of North Harbor Dr. below Noyo Bridge.
Dog Park: A dog park is located at the end of Maple Street in front of our CV Starr Recreation and Swim Center.