Distance:

13.1 miles, USATF Certified Distance, Certificate number CA25023TEB

Date:

August 9, 2026 (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 5 hour time limit. Traffic control and official race timing will end at 1 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 received at least 2 weeks before race date 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.