Avenue of the Giants Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming up later
Runners will face temperatures starting at 50°F and rising to a warm 67°F, necessitating a conservative approach early on. Wind will be light at 8 mph with a mix of conditions throughout the course, but it won't significantly impact performance. As humidity hovers around 58%, hydration should be prioritized, especially in the later laps when temperatures climb. Adjust pacing accordingly to avoid fatigue as the heat increases.
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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
