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Mendocino Running Festival

Race Date

Sep 11, 2026

Location

Mendocino, CA

Quick facts

Date
Friday, September 11, 2026
Location
Mendocino, California
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 12H, 6H, 10K trail run
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Trail
USATF certified
Not listed

Highlights

Good For

Beginner Friendly

Course

Shaded

The Experience

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Logistics

Race Day

Friday, September 11, 2026

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Mendocino, CA

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

trail

Scenery

Forest

Surface

Dirt Trail

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

12H6H10K trail run

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details8/15

3 timing sources · 8 photos

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather5/10

typical high 67°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

53°

Afternoon (High)

67°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.0"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

85%

Humidity

Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the Mendocino Running Festival?

The Mendocino Running Festival is held on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Where does the Mendocino Running Festival take place?

It takes place in Mendocino, California.

What distances does the Mendocino Running Festival offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 12H, 6H, 10K trail run.

Is the Mendocino Running Festival course flat and good for a PR?

The Mendocino Running Festival is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

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