The new marathon course for 2021 will be primarily a double out-and-back on the Eureka Waterfront Trail. Course map is here, and marathon runners will 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 new course for 2021 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 7/23/2021 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.
