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Mendocino Coast 50K

Name: Mendocino Coast 50K
Start: 2026-04-18
End: 2026-04-18
Location: Mendocino

Mendocino, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Event

The Mendocino Coast 50K is a trail ultramarathon held on the Mendocino coast in Northern California. The race distance is 50K. The event pages list editions for 2024, 2025 and 2026, with a 2026 race date shown as Saturday, April 18, 2026. Registration is noted to open on November 7, 2025.

Course and race locations

The race starts at Big River State Beach in Mendocino, CA and finishes along the bluffs of Mendocino Village overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Course descriptions and images highlight river crossings, ocean views, redwood sections and waterfall areas. The event is presented as a trail run and is organized with race information, lodging and registration resources available for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Mendocino

Race information

Website

50 km

50k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Saturday May 9

Waves & Whales 5K Trail Run

Point Arena

5 km

Run or walk the Waves & Whales 5K on the Mendocino Coast in Point Arena, following bluffside trails through pine and cypress forest. Proceeds benefit student coastal stewardship and entrants get an organic cotton tee and handmade medallions..

Friday Sep 11

Mendocino Running Festival

Mendocino Running Festival invites you to tackle a scenic 6 mile loop with race options from 10K and half marathon to 6 hour and 12 hour timed events. Camp on site and enjoy yoga, live music and communal meals for a true festival weekend.