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 7/22/2024 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.
