Race Info
Mendocino Coast 50K
The Mendocino Coast 50K Ultra Trail Run
Mendocino County’s first ultra marathon, the Mendocino Coast 50K is a breathtaking trail run starting and ending at the Big River State Park just south of Mendocino Village. The race takes runners along the gorgeous Big River, deep into the forest, west on Russian Gulch, and finally delivering them to the home stretch—along the breathtaking Mendocino headlands.
Race Details
- Friday, April 16, 2027 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Downstairs Conference Room (Big River Room) at the Stanford Inn Eco-Resort, 44850 Comptche Ukiah Rd. Mendocino, CA 95460 — Please park in the lower lot and come up the stairs| More info: stanfordinn.com or (707) 937-5615
- Race Day Check in, Saturday, April 17, 2027, 6:00 am – 6:45 am | Big River State Beach
- From the Bay Area/San Francisco. 101 N. to 128 NW (just north of Cloverdale) to Highway 1 north. About two miles north of the town of Little River is the Big River bridge (you’ll see the town of Mendocino to the west of highway 1). Immediately upon crossing the bridge, make a quick right turn which will take you down a short hill to the Big River Beach parking lot, and to the start of the Mendocino Coast Ultra!!!
- From Sacramento. Highway 5 north to approximately Williams. Take Highway 20 west then Highway 101 N, then Highway 20 west again (from the town of Willits). From Highway 20 (after about 33 miles), head south on Highway 1. Head south about 7-8 miles. When you arrive in the town of Mendocino, you’ll pass the (only) stop light. Still heading south, turn left BEFORE crossing the Big River Bridge. This will take you down a short hill and to the start of the Mendocino Coast Ultra!
(Note: ABSOLUTELY NO ARGUING WITH AID STATION VOLUNTEERS if you miss the cut-off time and are pulled from the race.)
AID STATION 1: NO CUT-OFF TIME
AID STATION 2: NO CUT-OFF TIME
AID STATION 3: 12:30 PM
AID STATION 4: 2:30 PM
AID STATION 5: NO CUT-OFF TIME
FINISH: 5:00 PM (9.5 hours overall cut-off)
7:30 AM
Drop bags: Please bring a clearly marked drop bag to the starting area. There will be a marked location to place your bag. Your drop-bags will be transported to AID STATION 3.
Hang out after the race for delicious beer, food, and great music! Founding sponsor, Stanford Inn & Resort will be serving delicious, organic food!
Earbuds/Headphones: We would prefer runners not use headphones/earbuds, but if you must, please leave one ear free to hear other runners, hikers cyclists, cars etc.
NO Trekking poles OR pacers
This is a cup-less race and aid stations will feature (see course map for aid station locations): oranges, bananas, pb&j sandwiches, gels (typically Gu), potato chips, sport drink (typically Skratch), water, cookies, coca-cola, ginger chews, and more. All runners will receive a re-usable collapsible cup in their race bag–please pack with you as aid stations will NOT provide disposable cups.
