2026 Avenue of the Giants Marathon

🌲 Avenue of the Giants Marathon

Date: 2026-05-03

Location: Dyerville Bridge Overlook, Arcata, CA

For more information, visit: Race Registration

🚫 Registration Status

• Sold Out: The race is currently sold out and we are accepting registrations for the waitlist only.
• Alternative Race: Please consider our sister race this fall, the Humboldt Redwoods Marathon.
• Same Course: It uses the same course as the Avenue of the Giants Marathon.
• Produced By: It is produced by the same running club.

🌳 Race Overview

• Scenic Route: The Avenue of the Giants is one of the most beautiful races in the world!
• Natural Beauty: It runs through old growth redwoods and follows a natural creek in the middle of a state park.
• Course Details: Staged on "The Avenue of the Giants" in Humboldt Redwoods State Park, the course is on a paved road that winds gently uphill but is mostly a flat, fast destination race.
• Inspiration: With little to distract you, the tall trees inspire the athlete in each of us to be strong.

🏅 Certification

• Certified Course: The course is certified.
• Boston Qualifying: The marathon is a Boston Qualifying event.