"The coast is calling and I must go!"
Welcome to
Sonoma Coast Trail Marathon!
Details
9:00 am, Saturday, June 8th, 2024.
The cutoff for all distances will be 5 pm.
Elevation gain is approximately 6,000 ft.
Where
Start/Finish Location:
Pomo Canyon Environmental Camp
Willow Creek Rd, Duncans Mills, CA 95430
(38.425147, -123.065719)
Aid Stations & Finish
Pomo Canyon Aid: mile 5
Willow Creek Aid: mile 11.5
Freezeout Aid: mile 17
Pomo Canyon Aid: mile 21.1
All aid stations will be stocked with the typical assortment of snacks, including gels and electrolytes. Finishers will also receive a yummy finisher meal (vegan options).
Please also note that, in the interest of being environmentally friendly, this is a cupless event, so be sure to carry a reusable cup or water bottle.
Course Data
The course will be well marked but, sadly, course marking sabotage does happen. It is recommended that runners have the course map downloaded in advance of race day to their phone or other GPS device.
Course Maps & Elevation Profiles
(For CalTopo elevation profile, select route line on map > select Profile.)
Strava CalTopo Gaia
AllTrails GPX download
UltraPacer (Define your pacing strategy.)
Camping
Pomo Canyon Environmental Camp is walk-in only, meaning reservations cannot be made. Anyone wishing to camp will need to bring cash and pay on-site via the Iron Ranger upon arrival.
Please be aware that there is no running water here.
Campground Info (scroll to bottom of page)
Other Suggested Accommodations: There are numerous options in Jenner, Duncans Mills, Bodega Bay, and other surrounding communities.
Swag
Runners will receive t-shirts (if ordered during registration) and unique finisher medals at the finish line. Additionally, awards will be given to first through third place male and female finishers, per distance.
Covid-19
Gloves will be used by volunteers at all aid stations, start, and finish locations and hand sanitizer will be provided at each location. Please do not handle anything. Instead, ask volunteers for help with food items, pouring water, etc, and please wear a mask or buff when near any food tables.
Rules and Regulations
Finally, if you do sign up, please abide by all rules and regulations, which can be found here.
And don't forget to have fun out there and look around! It's beautiful!