Mendocino Running Festival

Mendocino Running Festival : September 12, 2026

The Mendocino Running Festival is a weekend running event held in Mendocino Woodlands Park, a National Historic Landmark on the Mendocino coast. The event uses a mostly single-track, 6-mile loop that runs from the Big River valley to the top valley edge, with about 875 feet of climb and two aid stations on course.

Distances and formats offered:

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

The festival takes place inside a private group camp and offers multiple accommodation options included in a weekend camping fee for two nights. Options include 21 tent cabins with wooden floors and four cots each, limited space for campers and tow-behinds without electrical hookups, and marked tent/car/truck sites for up to four people. The camping fee includes parking for one vehicle, access to hot showers and wash houses, use of the Commons and camp amenities, and complimentary yoga sessions. Weekend food passes that cover all meals and refreshments are sold separately for $50 per person. Race registration includes a post-race lunch and refreshments.

Meals focus on fresh, local ingredients with vegetarian and vegan options, but the event cannot guarantee accommodations for all severe dietary restrictions. Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable; outside 30 days a race fee may be deferred to the next year. Final results will be posted within seven days after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.