Waves & Whales 5K Trail Run – Point Arena, CA 2026

Date
May 9, 2026
Location
Point Arena, CA
Venue
451 School Street
Start Time
10:00 AM
Entry Fee
$20.00 – $30.00
Events
Waves & Whales 5K Trail Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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The annual Waves & Whales 5K Trail Run‐Walk is held on the Mendocino Coast in Point Arena. Taking full advantage of the location, the run takes place on the Point Arena-Stornetta Unit of the California Coastal National Monument. The course begins behind City Hall in the conifer forest off Highway 1, makes its way to the coast where it follows the bluffs, and then winds back into the pine and cypress forest. Proceeds from the Waves & Whales Trail Run support ACORN Partners in Education’s environmental stewardship program, Students Protecting the Coast, which engages youth in hands‐on learning with a focus on conservation and community outreach. Students Protecting the Coast began during the 2012‐13 school year as part of the local and national campaign to include the Point Arena‐Stornetta Lands in the California Coastal National Monument. Students continue to learn about our coastal landscape and are empowered to use their voice by sharing what they’ve learned with the community. ACORN

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Waves & Whales 5K Trail Run – Point Arena, CA 2026?

Waves & Whales 5K Trail Run – Point Arena, CA 2026 takes place on May 9, 2026. The race is held in Point Arena, California.

Where is Waves & Whales 5K Trail Run – Point Arena, CA 2026 held?

Waves & Whales 5K Trail Run – Point Arena, CA 2026 is held at 451 School Street in Point Arena, California.

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