The Trinidad to Clam Beach Run began in the 60s in

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as an 8.75 mile winter training race for

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athletes attending

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. The event grew into a nationally known run and added a 3-mile and 5 ¾ mile race. A

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was added in 2002, but has since been discontinued, until 2017 when the half marathon a been resumed. The Run starts 3 miles north of

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on Patrick's Point Drive. It continues through town, down Scenic Drive to Moonstone Beach and then on to

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. Crossing the mouth of the Little River at Moonstone Beach is a dramatic feature of the course. The height of the

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on either the last Saturday of January or the first Saturday of February determines the Run's date and start time. The final leg is on Clam Beach. The Trinidad to Clam Beach Run is sponsored by the Greater Trinidad Chamber of Commerce. Profits from the Run support the Chamber's scholarship fund.

External links

Trinidad to Clam Beach RunGreater Trinidad Chamber of Commerce

References

Clam Beach Run a Big Hit
(2008-02-02) Eureka Reporter. Accessed: 2008-10-26. (Archived by WebCite at https://www.webcitation.org/5brt18JYQ) {{DEFAULTSORT:Trinidad To Clam Beach Run Tourist attractions in Humboldt County, California Foot races in California 1960s establishments in California Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks Recurring sporting events established in the 1960s