Come to Arcata for relief from the summer heat and a beautiful course that offers stunning views of Arcata Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Runners will finish in Eureka, California, a city of 25,000 and the largest hub between San Francisco and Portland.
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Race Info
The Humboldt Bay Area combines spectacular scenery with the perfect climate for year-round running. August is a dry month with an average high temperature of only 62.6 degrees (17 Celsius), so ideal conditions for this race are almost guaranteed.
Runners will have 4.5 hours to complete the course, and packet pickup is available on race day morning.
Runners will take a shuttle bus from the finish line to the south side of Arcata Plaza between G and H streets.
Race Date
August 11, 2024.
Location
215 4th St, Eureka, CA 95501 US
Directions
Distances
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half marathon (13.1 miles)
Starting Time
- 7:00 AM – full marathon
- 8:00 AM – half marathon
Entry Fees
- $95 and up – full marathon
- $75 and up – half marathon
Course Map
You can find the course map and description here: humboldtbaymarathon.com.
The courses have the USA Track & Field (USATF) Course Certification.
Registration
Sign up for the Humboldt races at raceroster.com.
Official Race Website
Always refer to the official website for the latest race information: humboldtbaymarathon.com.
Social Media
If you would like to keep up on the latest news, connect with the race on Facebook.
Related Events
If you’re looking for more races like this, have a look at our Marathons Calendar. You may also like to participate in other races in August.
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