The Humboldt Redwoods Marathon course is the same as Avenue of the Giants Marathon course held in May.
The rolling course is on pavement and almost entirely under a canopy of old growth redwood trees. The races finish on the Avenue of the Giants about 148 yards north of the starting line.
Rankings will be listed once the results for 2023 have been posted (if the races were not cancelled).
Its Course Score of 97.52 ranks it as the 353rd fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 27th fastest course in California.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Humboldt Redwoods Marathon a PR Score of 97.52. This PR Score ranks it as the 300th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 21st fastest in California.
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Humboldt Redwoods Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 360 feet (109m) Min Elevation: 124 feet (37m)
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Very rude email from organizer, when I enquired if we would get T-shirt sent to us or for pick up. I was told T-shirts were not available due to an 'error in ordering them from supplier'.
This was 4 days after the race. There was no mention (let alone an apology) before during or soon after the race - that the T-shirts that were stated to be included would unfortunately not be provided.
No bag was provided - just a bib (that also said T-shirts were included) I then emailed if any schwag was available, and got this response:
"We don't send anything out. If you didn't get your bag that's on you. Have a good day."
Race Tips
The 1/2M race per my watch was 13.6 miles, not 13.11 miles. They claimed 13.11 miles in the 'certificate' they sent.
Don't do the "Humboldt Redwood" or the "Avenue of the Giants" marathons.
Instead do the "Humboldt Bay" Half or Full Marathon in August.
JT's review of 2016 Humboldt Redwoods Marathon.
5 /
5 Stars
Review
Small, no frills race with the first half going out and back on the Avenue of Giants. Very scenic. Typically great marathon weather. Crowd support is sparse, you are in the middle of nowhere northern California. Only complaint is second half of the race the road you run on needs to be repaved - watch your step or you'll hit a pothole.
Race Tips
You are in the middle of nowhere. Seriously. Don't forget your GU or whatever nutrition you take; they won't have any to buy at packet pickup. Packet pickup is just that, here's your bib, here's your shirt, see you tomorrow.
