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Avenue of the Giants Marathon
Avenue of the Giants Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 10K event held in Arcata, California. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, May 2, 2027. About 14,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 2, 2027
- Location
- Arcata, CA
- Field size
- ~14,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, May 2, 2027
- Location
- Arcata, California
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K
- Field size
- About 14,500 runners
- Course
- 695 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- theave.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $107.25 (from theave.org, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:45 AM PDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; 695 ft gain, 689 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the Avenue of the Giants Marathon
The Avenue of the Giants is one of the most beautiful races in the world! It runs through old growth redwoods and follows a natural creek in the middle of a state park. Staged on "The Avenue of the Giants" in Humboldt Redwoods State Park, located in rural Northern California. Course is on a paved road that winds gently up hill but is mostly a flat, fast destination race. With little to distract you, the tall trees inspire the athlete in each of us to be strong. The course is certified a…
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Avenue of the Giants Marathon: common questions
- When is the Avenue of the Giants Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, May 2, 2027.
- Where is the Avenue of the Giants Marathon held?
- In Arcata, California.
- What distances does the Avenue of the Giants Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K.
- How many people run the Avenue of the Giants Marathon?
- About 14,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Avenue of the Giants Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Avenue of the Giants Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $107.25 (from theave.org, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Avenue of the Giants Marathon start?
- 7:45 AM PDT.
- What is the course like at the Avenue of the Giants Marathon?
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; 695 ft gain, 689 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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