The Avenue of the Giants Marathon is held annually in May along the
Avenue of the Giants
The Avenue of the Giants is a scenic highway in northern California, United States, running through Humboldt Redwoods State Park. It is named after the coastal redwoods that tower over the route. The road is a former alignment of U.S. Route 101, ...
in
Humboldt Redwoods State Park in
Humboldt County, California, United States.
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.
A sister event, the
Humboldt Redwoods Marathon, is run in October over the same course.
The Avenue of the Giants Marathon is a qualifying event for the
Boston Marathon.
External links
Avenue of the Giants MarathonHumboldt Redwoods MarathonSix Rivers Running Club
Marathons in California
Marathons in the United States
Tourist attractions in Humboldt County, California
Recurring sporting events established in 1972
Foot races in California
1972 establishments in California
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