The new marathon course for 2021 was a double out-and-back on the Eureka Waterfront Trail. There may be some minor modifications for 2022, but the course will be very similar. Course map is here, and marathon runners complete the full 13.1 mile half marathon course twice.
Summary
Distance: 26.2 miles
Date: Second Sunday in August
Start Time: 7 AM
Start/Finish Location: Madaket Plaza, 1st and C Streets in Eureka.
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 8 hour time limit. Traffic control and official race timing will end at 3 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 7/22/2022 will include a race shirt with this year's custom artwork
Age Groups: Under 20, 20-29, 30-29, 40-49, and so on.
Packet Pickup: Available both Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. For details see the Event Schedule page.
