Half Marathon Course

• The half marathon is two different out and backs, starting at Madaket Plaza, 1st & C Streets in Eureka. Runners take the first out and back going Northwest on 1st Street to join Waterfront Trail under the bridge. It’s all trail to the turn-around at X and 1st Streets. Runners return on the trail to the Boardwalk, pass through Madaket Plaza and onto Waterfront Trail to the second, longer out and back to a turn-around at the end of the trail/Tooby Street parking lot. Although this course is nearly flat, the views are beautiful and diverse, just like Eureka and Humboldt Bay.
• The half marathon starts at 8 AM, and participants will have 6 hours to complete the course. Walkers are welcome!

Marathon Course

• The full marathon runs the Half Marathon course, TWICE! It provides a rare, scenic tour along the whole length of Eureka's Waterfront Trails. Runners will be able to experience the morning unfolding and the waterfront coming alive as they cover the course again. Just like the Half Marathon, this race is virtually flat with ample bathrooms, aid stations and spots for supporters to sit and cheer.
• The marathon will start at 7 AM, and runners will have a maximum of 7 hours to finish.
• The trail is open to recreational users. Be courteous and kind when passing or getting passed.

Marina Mile Course

All races start and end at the Madaket Plaza, 1st and C Streets in Eureka

• We will not be offering a mile run in 2024. Hopefully things will be back closer to normal for 2025!