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Catalina Marathon

Catalina Island, CA
Saturday, March 8, 2025

  4 Stars from 1 Reviews

Description

The Catalina Marathon traverses mostly dirt trails and roads through areas of the interior of Catalina Island. The race starts in Two Harbors and runs to Avalon.

It is a hilly, challenging Marathon.



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Race Information

Race Dates

2025: Saturday, March 8, 2025
2024: Saturday, March 9, 2024


Course Information

Profile: Very Hilly
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Mostly on Trails

Boston Qualifier?: No
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 53°F (11°C)
Average High: 58°F (14°C)
Average Low: 48° F (8°C)



PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: N/A
Course Score: N/A


Race Size

2024: 428 Finishers
2023: 384 Finishers
2022: 205 Finishers
2021: No Results
2020: No Results
2019: 421 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2024: N/A
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A
2020: N/A
2019: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No


How does the Catalina Marathon Rank?


The Catalina Marathon was the 148th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 204th largest in 2022.

Catalina Marathon Elevation Chart


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Recent Catalina Marathon Reviews

4 Stars from 1 Reviews
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Andy's review of 2023 Catalina Marathon.   

4 / 5 Stars

Review

This race is nearly all on dirt roads and famously has tremendous up and down hills, total ascent 4300 feet. You are nearly always in view of the ocean all around. Mostly arid country, little shade but beautiful. We saw one group of bison who were completely indifferent to the runners.


Race Tips

Practice downhill running without braking each step--smooth running will gain many minutes and lessen soreness. Take it out slow. Enjoy the view!


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

You can take a ferry across from Long Beach the morning of the race with an extremely early start. Most stay in Avalon and take the ferry to 2 Harbors. Even then it's an hour or so on the ferry. I brought a sleeping bag and was glad I had it. Gear check is great. Stay as long as you can in Avalon, a cute small (expensive) touristy California town.


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