Waves & Whales 5K Trail Run

The Waves & Whales 5K Trail Run is an annual event held on the Mendocino Coast in Point Arena, California. The scenic course starts behind City Hall in a conifer forest near Highway 1, follows coastal bluffs along the Point Arena-Stornetta Unit of the California Coastal National Monument, and loops back through pine and cypress forests. Open to runners and hikers, the event offers participants organic cotton t-shirts and snacks, with age categories and handmade award medallions. Proceeds support ACORN Partners in Education’s Students Protecting the Coast program, which engages youth in environmental stewardship and conservation education. The run emphasizes sustainability and community awareness of the coastal landscape. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.