Unique Marathons Worth the Trek in California
People like to run at California marathons. In addition to the challenge of making it through a course which may include mountain elevations, California’s climate & scenery really are a plus, compared to places such as Boston. Among the favorites for visitors to the state is the classic L.A. Marathon known for its city setting and fantastic weather. However, there are just some amazing views when your run over the famous bridges of Big Sur Coast and Golden Gate or tackle the spectacular scenery from vistas above in Catalina Island, Berkeley’s Grizzly Trail and the amazing Muir Woods. For deserts, it doesn’t get any dryer than distance races at Calico Ghost Town and Death Valley’s Borax. Here are over 30 marathons from now to May, and several races to get you started below:
Catalina 50 Mile Run Jan. 11, 2014 runcatalina.com
Crystal Springs Trail Run in Woodside Jan. 11, 2014 coastaltrailruns.com
Honkers Marathon Anaheim Jan. 12, 2014 honkersmarathon.com
Beach Blast Marathon Long Beach, CA Jan 18, 2014 active.com
Pacifica Foothills Trail Run Jan 18, 2014 insidetrail.com
San Diego 50 and Trail Marathon Escondido Jan 18, 2014 sandiegotrail50.com
Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon Carlsbad Jan. 19, 2014 carlsbadmarathon.com
Redding Marathon Jan. 19, 2014 reddingmarathon.org
The Odyssey Marathon January 25, 2014 rocketracingproductions.com
Calico Trail Run Ghost Town Yermo January 26, 2014 calicotrailrun.org
