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Avenue of the Giants Marathon

May 2, 2027 · 7:45 AMWeott, California, United States

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Race Day

55°F

45–63°F · Feels cool

Total elevation gain

400ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Participants

850

Intimate field

Crowd Rating

2/ 10

Quiet course sections

The Lowdown

The Avenue of the Giants Marathon is a USATF-certified, Boston Qualifier road marathon held on Sunday, May 2, 2027, in Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Northern California. The 54th edition is a double out-and-back on paved roads lined with old-growth redwoods, starting at 7:45 am near the Dyerville Bridge with a 6-hour time limit. The course winds gently uphill but is mostly flat and fast, with a few short hills. The race also offers a half marathon and a 10K, and it runs without corporate sponsors. Entry is $100 through December 29, 2026, and every finisher receives a medal.

Previous edition results — 2026

Course Highlights: 01Dyerville Bridge – start area, with the first redwood canopy within half a mile
02Albee Creek Campground – passed just before the first turnaround at about 6.5 miles
03Weott – the one significant hill of the second out-and-back, just past mile 15
04Founders Grove – Founders Tree and Dyerville Giant, about 100 yards down the Avenue from the Dyerville Bridge
Also on this race weekend: Half marathon · 10K
Time Limit: 6 hours; halfway point must be reached in 3 hours
Boston Qualifier: This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.

01: The marathon is a double out-and-back entirely on paved roads
02: Aid stations stand at 2, 3.8, 5 and 6+ miles on the first leg and return, with three or four on the second leg
03: Runners who do not reach the halfway point in 3 hours are diverted to the half marathon finish
04: Award presentations for overall first to third place begin at 11 am
05: A pasta dinner at the Redcrest Community Grange costs $20, with children 5 to 12 at $12 and under 5 free
06: Dogs are not allowed on the course
07: Runners who wear headphones are not eligible for any awards
08: Cotton T-shirts are included and every finisher within the time limit receives a medal

Questions about the Avenue of the Giants Marathon 2027

When is the Avenue of the Giants Marathon 2027?

Sunday, May 2, 2027.

Where is the Avenue of the Giants Marathon?

Weott, California, United States.

What time does the Avenue of the Giants Marathon start?

The race starts at 7:45 AM, local time.

What is the Avenue of the Giants Marathon time limit?

6 hours; halfway point must be reached in 3 hours.

How do I enter the Avenue of the Giants Marathon 2027?

Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration through RunSignup.

How much does the Avenue of the Giants Marathon 2027 cost?

Marathon: $100.

When and where is packet pickup for the Avenue of the Giants Marathon?

May 1, 2027: Packet pickup at the staging area runs from 12 noon to 4:00 pm on Saturday.

What is the Avenue of the Giants Marathon elevation gain?

400 ft (122 m) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 ft (0 m). Relatively flat course.

What is the Avenue of the Giants Marathon course like?

It passes Dyerville Bridge, Albee Creek Campground and Weott.

What is the weather like at the Avenue of the Giants Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 7–17 °C (45–63 °F). Feels cool.

How many runners does the Avenue of the Giants Marathon have?

850 participants. Intimate field.

Where are the Avenue of the Giants Marathon results?

The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results

Is the Avenue of the Giants Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

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