California · Saturday, April 18, 2026
The Mendocino Coast 50K is a 50k and ultra event held on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Welcome to the first Red, White & Blue Race! This event benefits Code 3 Mind Health, Inc. We are a local non-profit that provides mental health wellness checks for first responders.
This course is along the scenic coastal trail in Fort Bragg California. The event begins at the south coastal trail (Noyo Headlands Park) and continues north with the 5k turnaround being near the compass rose. If you participate in the 10k run, you will continue north past historic Glass Beach, and across the Pudding Creek Trestle onto the historic Mackerricher Haul Road with the turn around being near the "silver gate" entrance. For the half-marathon participants, the course continues along the Haul Road, through Mackerricher State Park and turning around just before the entrance to Ten Mile State Preserve. This course is ocean front, with epic views every step of the way! For those of you that have participated in races in this area before, it will look very much like the Whale Run course!
All runners will get a tee shirt - choice of long sleeve or short sleeve
End of race will have fruit/water and coffee.
Coffee will be available for entire event.
Finisher medals will be given to all who complete the 1/2 marathon
Medals for 1, 2, and 3 place for all age categories (copy age categories from Whale Run)
Award baskets for 1st male and female finisher in each race (1/2, 10k, 5K), filled with local goodies!
All kiddie competitors get a finisher price, but awards will be given to the first three to finish.
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.