Avenue of the Giants Marathon
Race Day Weather
Mild start, warming trend ahead
Runners will face a temperature rise from 50°F at the start to 67°F by the finish, with humidity averaging 58%. Wind will be light, with gusts reaching up to 24 mph but not significantly affecting pacing. As temperatures climb, a conservative start is advised to manage the heat in later laps, ensuring adequate hydration throughout.
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Race Info
The Avenue of the Giants Marathon is held annually in May along the Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Humboldt County, California, United States. \n\n The course, consisting of two out-and-back legs, is almost entirely under the canopy of redwood trees. Half marathon and 10K races are run concurrently. The event, one of four larger annual races organized by the Six Rivers Running Club, was first run in 1972. In 2011, more than 2300 runners participated. Wikipedia
