Noyo Headlands Half Marathon
A flat oceanfront half on the Noyo Headlands coastal trail in Fort Bragg, run each August to support Mendocino Land Trust conservation work.
Quick facts
- Flat coastal-trail half along the Noyo Headlands bluffs in Fort Bragg.
- Mixed asphalt and soft-track surface shared with 10K, 5K, and kids events.
- Entry supports Mendocino Land Trust conservation projects.
- August mornings are usually foggy and cool, with wind the main variable.
About the Noyo Headlands Half Marathon
The Noyo Headlands Race has run for a decade as Mendocino Land Trust's benefit event, and the half marathon is its longest distance. Entry fees fund trail and habitat conservation along the Mendocino County coast, and a field of a few hundred keeps race morning low-key.
Course
The half uses the oceanfront multi-use trail through Noyo Headlands Park, a mix of asphalt and soft track that stays close to the bluffs. The route is mostly flat, so pace comes down to wind off the Pacific rather than climbing.
Race-day weather
Fort Bragg in August usually means marine layer, temperatures in the 50s, and little heat risk. Fog can sit over the bluffs into late morning, and a light layer at the start is often welcome.
Past Noyo Headlands Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
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We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Noyo Headlands Half Marathon. The most recent running was on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
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