Fort Bragg Whale Run and Walk

🐳 37th Annual Whale Run & Walk for 2025

Free T-shirts are guaranteed for signups before Mar 1, and will continue to be given out until they run out. Any extra tshirts will be for sale at the concessions tent. Early signups are encouraged!! The entry fee will increase starting March 1, 2025.

🌊 Event Overview

Fort Bragg, CA is a small, picturesque city on the Pacific Ocean, nestled between sandy beaches and the redwood forest. Every year, there is a huge Whale Festival on the 3rd weekend of March, and the morning Whale Run kicks it off! After the Whale Run, there are events all over town, including:

• Craft Fair: Enjoy local crafts and goods.
• Guided Whale Viewing: Experience the stunning sight of passing whales.
• Beer and Wine Tasting: Taste local beverages.
• Live Symphony Concert: Join in the evening for a musical treat.

🏃‍♀️ Participation and History

The local Fort Bragg Soroptimists have been hosting this race for 36 years until the Pandemic: then in 2024, it was resurrected with over 700 runners participating on a beautiful day on the Mendocino Coast. This year’s new course will start at the Noyo Headlands Park (Cypress Street) and offers:

• Breathtaking Views: Enjoy stunning whitewater ocean views.
• Whale Sightings: Chances to see whales during the race.
• Magnificent Trails: Experience the coastal beauty of Fort Bragg.
• Festivities: Enjoy all the town activities on race day.

🏅 Race Events

Here are the events you can sign up for:

• 5k: Runners will run north and turn around at or near Compass Rose.
• 10k: Runners dash north past Glass Beach then cross the beautiful Pudding Creek Trestle to the 10K turn around (10K map).
• 1/2 Marathon: Runners dash north past Glass Beach then cross the beautiful Pudding Creek Trestle to the 10M turn around.
• Kiddie Run: A 300-meter run in 2 age groups.

🐕 Dog Policy

DOGS: We love dogs, but except for service dogs, dogs are not allowed on the race course during this event. Other times, your dog is welcome to walk on the Coast Trail on leash. There is a dog beach (leash-free) at the end of North Harbor Dr. below Noyo Bridge, and a dog park at the end of Maple Street in front of our CV Starr Recreation and Swim Center.

📅 Event Date

The race will take place on March 15, 2025 at the Fort Bragg Coast Trail -- South Entrance Noyo Headlands Park, Fort Bragg, CA.

🔗 More Information

For more details and registration, visit the official race page: Fort Bragg Whale Run and Walk.