Half Marathon
The new USATF Certified marathon course for 2022 uses the full length of the Eureka Waterfront Trail.
Summary:
Distance:
13.1 miles
USATF Certificate Number:
CA22020TEB
Date:
August 10, 2025 (Second Sunday in August)
Start Time:
8 AM
Start/Finish Location:
Madaket Plaza, 1st and C Streets in Eureka.
Age Groups:
14 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, and so on.
Elevation Profile:
The course will be almost entirely flat as it stays very close to the waterfront. Maximum elevation on the course is approximately 20 feet above sea level.
Time Limit:
There is an 6 hour time limit. Traffic control and official race timing will end at 2 PM.
Aid Stations:
Approximately every 2 miles.
Parking:
There is a gravel lot at 1st and D, and there is plenty of free and unrestricted street parking and city lots on Sundays.
Gear Drop:
We will check bags for runners at the start/finish area and have them waiting for you when you finish.
Finisher Medals:
Finisher Medals are given to all participants finishing within the allotted time.
Shirt:
Registrations before 7/22/2025 will include a race shirt with this year's custom artwork
Packet Pickup:
Available both Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. For details see the Event Schedule page.