Avenue of the Giants 10K

Mild 55°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 67°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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About the Avenue of the Giants 10K

The Avenue of the Giants 10K covers 6.2 miles as an out-and-back along the Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt Redwoods State Park, sharing its start and finish with the marathon and half marathon at the Bull Creek Flats Road underpass near Weott. The route heads south under old-growth redwood canopy before turning back. The course runs entirely on paved road and is USATF-certified.

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Sunday, May 2

7:45 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)8:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

8:30 AM10K (6.2 mi)

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Avenue of the Giants 10K FAQ

When is the 2027 Avenue of the Giants 10K?

The 2027 Avenue of the Giants 10K will be held on Sunday May 2, 2027.

What is the time limit for the Avenue of the Giants 10K?

The time limit for the Avenue of the Giants 10K is 3 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Avenue of the Giants 10K?

The forecast calls for a high of 70°F and a low of 49°F with a 6% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best 10K race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Avenue of the Giants 10K?

Over the 26 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2000 to 2026), it averaged 49°F at the start and 52°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 3 of those years (2003, 2014 and 2024).

What was the hottest Avenue of the Giants 10K?

Of the 26 years on record, 2016 was the warmest, reaching 65°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2024, at 41°F.

What was the windiest Avenue of the Giants 10K?

Of the 26 years on record, 2017 was the windiest, with wind averaging 27 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2015, at 0 mph.

Avenue of the Giants 10K weather history

Based on 26 years of data

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50°F

L:49° H:52°

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12%

3 of 26 yrs

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Dew47°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Avenue of the Giants 10K Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2026	49°/49°	-	48°
2025 Avenue of the Giants 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	46°/50°	-	44°
2024 Avenue of the Giants 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	41°/43°	Light	42°
2023 Avenue of the Giants 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2023	47°/50°	-	44°
2022 Avenue of the Giants 10K Clearing in the afternoon. 2022	48°/51°	-	46°
2021 Avenue of the Giants 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2021	57°/57°	-	57°
2019 Avenue of the Giants 10K Clearing in the afternoon. 2019	47°/47°	-	47°
2018 Avenue of the Giants 10K Clearing in the afternoon. 2018	50°/54°	-	47°
2017 Avenue of the Giants 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	48°/50°	-	39°
2016 Avenue of the Giants 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2016	55°/65°	-	53°
2015 Avenue of the Giants 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	48°/48°	-	47°
2014 Avenue of the Giants 10K Cloudy skies throughout the day with morning rain. 2014	55°/55°	Light	51°
2013 Avenue of the Giants 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2013	50°/54°	-	49°
2012 Avenue of the Giants 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2012	46°/50°	-	46°
2011 Avenue of the Giants 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2011	44°/47°	-	43°
2010 Avenue of the Giants 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2010	47°/50°	-	44°
2009 Avenue of the Giants 10K Clearing in the afternoon with rain clearing later. 2009	52°/52°	-	51°
2008 Avenue of the Giants 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2008	48°/48°	-	44°
2007 Avenue of the Giants 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2007	50°/53°	-	44°
2006 Avenue of the Giants 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2006	50°/53°	-	45°
2005 Avenue of the Giants 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2005	53°/54°	-	49°
2004 Avenue of the Giants 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2004	50°/56°	-	49°
2003 Avenue of the Giants 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2003	50°/52°	Light	50°
2002 Avenue of the Giants 10K Clearing in the afternoon. 2002	47°/48°	-	45°
2001 Avenue of the Giants 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2001	51°/52°	-	43°
2000 Avenue of the Giants 10K Cloudy skies throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2000	50°/53°	-	51°