Mendocino Running Festival

Mendocino Running Festival

Mendocino Running Festival is a weekend trail running event held at Mendocino Woodlands Park, a National Historic Landmark near Mendocino, California. The event uses private group camping within the camp and runs on looped trail courses through an ancient redwood forest.

The primary loop course is about 6 mile from the Big River valley to the top valley edge. The loop is mostly single track and includes roughly 875 feet of climb. Two aid stations are provided on course. The event is cupless; runners are asked to bring a reusable hydration vessel for refill stations.

Available race formats and distances include:

• 10K
• Half marathon
• 6 hour timed format
• 12 hour timed format

Festival amenities and weekend options include three camping choices: tent cabins with bunks, designated camper/tow behind spots, and tent or vehicle camping. A camping fee covers two nights, parking for one vehicle, access to hot showers and wash houses, camp commons, and complimentary yoga sessions. Weekend food passes are sold separately for $50 per person; day racers receive a post race lunch included with race registration. Additional festival features noted for the weekend include live music, a VIP runner lounge with recovery services, branded hydration support and on course nutrition, plus community activities like an evening fire pit and themed short events.

Entry fees are non refundable and non transferable. Outside 30 days a race fee may be deferred to the following year; within 30 days there are no deferrals or refunds. Final results are posted online within seven days after the event; timing is manual. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.