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2026 Avenue of the Giants Marathon

Arcata, CA

Sun, May 2, 2027

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When

Sunday, May 2nd, 2027

Where

Dyerville Bridge Overlook, Arcata CA

Distances

Marathon · Half · 10K

Typical weather

On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years

2026

4858°F

dry

2025

4357°F

dry

2024

4855°F

rain

2023

4554°F

rain

2022

4754°F

rain

2021

4860°F

dry

2020

4661°F

rain

2019

4356°F

dry

2018

4262°F

dry

2017

4964°F

dry

Best months to race in California

About this race

Race Overview

The Avenue of the Giants is one of the most beautiful races in the world! It runs through old growth redwoods and follows a natural creek in the middle of a state park.

Event Details

  • Date: 2027-05-02
  • Location: Dyerville Bridge Overlook, Arcata, CA
  • Course: On a paved road that winds gently uphill but is mostly a flat, fast destination race.
  • Certification: The course is certified and the marathon is a Boston Qualifying event.

Race Experience

With little to distract you, the tall trees inspire the athlete in each of us to be strong.

More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Avenue of the Giants Marathon.

Course map

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