Humboldt Redwoods Marathon course.

1. 01

   Cool, Shaded Start

   The gun goes at 09:00 with a typical race-day temperature of 12.2C, so you'll start cold and stay shaded under the canopy. Wear a layer you can shed once you're moving and warm.

   From the start time, temperature, description

2. 02

   Built for a Fast Day

   The course is predominantly flat and designed for speed and personal record attempts. Bank on even effort from the start rather than a conservative first half, but don't let the fast surface pull you out too hard.

   From the description

3. 03

   Work the Undulations

   The route isn't perfectly level: gentle natural undulations break up the flat running. Treat each rise as a pacing checkpoint to adjust effort and conserve energy instead of surging and fading.

   From the description

4. 04

   Use the Quiet

   The forest setting is tranquil and reflective rather than loud, with volunteers and local crowds offering encouragement. Pace off your own rhythm and splits, since this isn't a race you can ride on crowd noise.

   From the description

Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.