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Running & Biking Races
RUNNING & BIKING RACES
Humboldt is the ultimate running and biking destination. From our famous Avenue of the Giants Marathon (an official Boston Marathon qualifier) 10ks, Mud Runs, Tour of the Unknown Coast, and our newest addition the Humboldt Bay Marathon, we welcome all visitors and locals into our running and biking community.
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Atalanta’s Victory Run & Walk (May): A women’s only walk and run in Arcata. Atalanta’s Victory Run is held every year on Mother’s Day and features 2 mile and 8 kilometer courses.
Avenue of the Giants Marathon (Early May): The course is a double out and back entirely on paved roads. The roads are lined with 300 feet tall old growth Redwood trees. While these provide shade and keep temperatures cool all morning, please note that they sometimes block out GPS signal on running watches. First Sunday in May.
Foggy Bottom Milk Run (Mid March): Ferndale has been the home of the Foggy Bottom Milk Run since its inception in 1978. A hidden jewel of California’s Lost Coast, we are proud and honored to hold our event in this beautiful locale.
Humboldt County Mud Run (Mid September): The Humboldt County Mud Run has challenging and fun 10K & 5K plus 1K Kids Mini-Mud options. Race individually or with your friends. Located on the Humboldt County Fairgrounds.
Humboldt Redwoods Marathon (Mid October): The Humboldt Redwoods Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K are located in the beautiful Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The marathon & half marathon start together the Dyerville Bridge which is on the famous Avenue of the Giants near the majestic Founders Grove.
Tour of the Unknown Coast (Early May): Enjoy cycling through some of the most beautiful country in the United States. In addition to participating in an invigorating and challenging ride you will end at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds where there is music, beer, venders, and BBQ. Rides offered are 10 mile, 20 mile, 50 mile, 100k, and Century. This race is in May.
Trinidad to Clam Beach Run (Late January): Once a training race for Humboldt State Track and Field runners, it has evolved into a nationally known run, with a 3 mile and 5.75 mile run. The unique feature of the run is crossing the mouth of the Little River at Moonstone Beach.
