2025 Avenue of the Giants Marathon

  • Date Sun 4th May 2025
  • Location Arcata, California
  • Price $64.85 - $107.25
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 2025 Avenue of the Giants Marathon, taking place on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, in the breathtaking Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Northern California. This extraordinary marathon invites runners to navigate through towering old-growth redwoods along a serene creek, offering a stunning backdrop that is truly one of the most beautiful in the world. The course features a gently winding paved road that is primarily flat and fast, making it an ideal destination race for runners of all levels. With its certified course and status as a Boston Qualifying event, the Avenue of the Giants Marathon is the perfect choice for those looking to achieve their personal best while being inspired by nature's grandeur. Don't forget to mark your calendars for the Humboldt Redwoods Marathon, the sister race held on the same scenic course in October, ensuring a full year of running adventures in this majestic setting!

Organiser's Description

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 and the marathon is a Boston Qualifying event.

Please consider the race's sister race the Humboldt Redwoods Marathon which is on the same course, produced by the same running club, and takes place the second weekend in October:
https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Weott/HumboldtRedwoods

Races

  • Avenue of the Giants Marathon

    Incl. $7.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 4th May 2025 (7:45AM EDT)

    $107.25

    Must be able to complete Marathon in 6 hours.
  • Avenue of the Giants 1/2 Marathon

    Incl. $6.05 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 4th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $86.05

  • Avenue of the Giants 10k

    Incl. $4.85 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 4th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $64.85

    Walkers welcome!

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Location

Dyerville Bridge Overlook, Weott, Arcata, 95571, CA, United States

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