Catalina Island Marathon

Santa Catalina Island
Avalon, CA 90704

Running > 5k, Marathon

Event Description

California’s Oldest Trail Marathon
Coming up on its 41st Anniversary, this "bucket list' marathon features the exciting and historic marathon course used largely since the first year on the Catalina Island Conservancy’s lands. This includes much of the rugged terrain, spectacular vistas, challenging climbs and special challenges enjoyed by thousands of runners over the years!

In cooperation with our host, Catalina Island Conservancy, the Catalina Island Marathon is a CUPLESS COURSE! For hydration, participants can purchase reusable soft-cup. Participants may also provide their own hydration system. Thank you for helping us reduce the footprint on the island!Marathon Runners will receive:

Long Sleeve "Finisher" Shirt - only finishers earn their shirt
Finisher Medal
Finisher Year Bar - add to your collection or start your own tradition
10K & 5K Participants will receive:

Short Sleeve Shirt 
Kids Run Participants will receive:

Kids Finisher Medal

Start Times:
-Marathon Walkers: 6:30 a.m. in Two Harbors 
-Marathon: 7:00 a.m. in Two Harbors
-Avalon 5K: 8:15 a.m. in Avalon
-Avalon 10K: 8:20 a.m. in Avalon
-Avalon Kids Run: 9:30 a.m. in Avalon

***There will be an 8 hour cut-off time for the Marathon.

***We will have a truck in Two Harbors for bag check. Please make sure that your drop bag has your name and bib number visible on it. All bags will be brought back to the finish line in Avalon. 


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