Noyo Headlands Race
Race Date
Aug 8, 2026
Location
Fort Bragg, CA
The Experience
Join us on Saturday, August 8, 2026 for the 10th annual Noyo Headlands Race. This year we'll have a half marathon, 10K run, 5k run, 5k fun walk, and half-mile kids' run along the stunning coastal trail in Fort Bragg, CA. Enjoy some of the most remarkable scenery Northern California has to offer and have a great time running with your friends! The oceanfront trail consists of asphalt and soft track, is fairly flat, well maintained, and commonly used by runners year-round. This race benefits Mendocino Land Trust in its mission to conserve and restore habitat, scenic areas and working lands while also providing public access to beautiful places in and around Mendocino County.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Start Time
8:15 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Noyo Headlands Park - Main & Cypress Streets, Fort Bragg, CA, 95437
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
CA21010TEB · Expires 2031 · Noyo Headlands Half Marathon 2021
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Course Map
Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:12:54
10:09/mi
Winning Time
1:25:08
6:30/mi
Finishers (2025)
63
States Represented
3 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
1:52:58
MEDIAN
2:12:54
SLOWER 25%
2:38:56
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
53°
Afternoon (High)
60°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.0"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
89%
Humidity
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