Waves & Whales 5K Trail Run

Event overview

The Waves & Whales 5K Trail Run is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Point Arena, California. The event is a 5K trail run-walk on the Mendocino Coast. The course is on the Point Arena-Stornetta Unit of the California Coastal National Monument. It begins behind City Hall in a conifer forest off Highway 1, goes to the coast and follows the bluffs, then returns through pine and cypress forest. The listed event place is 451 School Street, Point Arena, CA 95468.

Purpose and participant information

Proceeds support ACORN Partners in Education’s Students Protecting the Coast program, an environmental stewardship and youth education initiative that began in the 2012-13 school year. The organizer states the event is run with a focus on sustainability and community education. Hikers are welcome. Participants receive an organic cotton t-shirt and snacks; registrants are advised to register early to help ensure a preferred t-shirt size. The event includes age categories and awards, with hand-made award medallions from Point Arena Tileworks. The listed entry price is $22.20 (including a $2.20 fee). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.