The new USATF Certified marathon course for 2022 uses the full length of the Eureka Waterfront Trail.  Course map is here.

Summary

Distance: 26.2 miles 

USATF Certificate Number: CA22021TEB

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.

Interactive course map coming soon  

If you have additional questions visit our Contact us page.