Noyo Headlands Race
Noyo Headlands Race is a running race on August 8, 2026 in Fort Bragg, CA, with entry fees from $10 to $70.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (16 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$70
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
65°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
8%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Bragg 5 N, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Bragg, CA
City Elevation
224 ft
Nearest Airport
STS
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport · 82 mi
Major Hub
SMF
Sacramento International Airport · 128 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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16
Days to train
- Race
- Noyo Headlands Race
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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Running
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Coming Up
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Noyo Headlands Race
Aug 8, 2026