2026 Humboldt Bay Marathon Races

August 9, 2026 - Join us for the 11th Running

Humboldt Bay Marathon is a nonprofit affiliate of the Road Runners Club of America.  Our goals are to promote fitness, outdoor recreation and trails in Humboldt County. Whether you are striving for another personal record or just looking for a uniquely beautiful place to run, the Humboldt Bay Marathon, Half Marathon and BeerMile races are exactly what you're looking for!

Road Closures

REVISED for new Course in 2025!

  • This year's races will be almost entirely along the Eureka Waterfront Trail and the Humboldt Bay Trail.
  • In Eureka, 1st Street will be fully closed between I Street and Commercial Avenue from 6:45 AM until 10:00 AM
  • Also in Eureka, Westbound Waterfront Drive will be closed from T Street to I Street from 6:45 AM until 1:00 PM
  • In the Arcata Marsh, I Street will be closed from 8 AM until Noon
  • Flaggers will be controlling traffic at the following intersections from 7 AM until the last runner passes, but no later than 10 AM
  • - Waterfront Drive and Commercial
  • - Waterfront Drive and Washinton
  • - Waterfront Drive Trail Crossing between Washington and 14th
  • - Del Norte and Railroad Avenue
  • - Truesdale Trail Crossing (west end of Truesdale)
  • We have created Humboldt Bay Marathon as an organization dedicated to promoting and supporting trails and outdoor recreation in Humboldt County. We graciously ask that you be supportive and patient with the impact on traffic. Thank you!
  • For questions, please contact Rich Baker: director@humboldtbaymarathon.com
  • The safety of our runners and our volunteers is our first priority. Wherever the race course crosses a road, a flagger will be stationed to control vehicle traffic and allow runners to safely cross.

How it was in 2023?

  • Marathon Results are HERE
  • Half Marathon Results are HERE
  • Course map

     

    Сustom artwork on all of our medals and shirts

    We have commissioned local artist (and runner!) Sara Starr to do the artwork for our shirts and medals. Read more...

    “The art symbolizes several things I love about Humboldt Bay. I have run or biked many parts of this marathon route, including the windy road from Sunnybrae to Freshwater, the redwood forest paths and hills of Arcata Community Forest, the Samoa Bridge, and the streets of Old Town Eureka...”

    Artist's Statement

    2023 races

    2022 races