Headlands 50 Miles

Perfectly arranged on a secure little harbor on the bay, Sausalito is undeniably lovely. Named for the tiny willows that once populated the banks of its creeks, it’s a small settlement of pretty houses that tumble neatly down a green hillside into a well-heeled downtown. Much of the town affords the visitor uninterrupted views of San Francisco and Angel Island, and due to the ridgeline at its back, fog generally skips past it. Home of the Headlands Marathon at the Rodeo Beach, Golden Gate National Recreation Area.Enjoy vistas of the Pacific Coast as you take a scenic tour of the spectacular Marin Headlands with views of San Francisco, Tiburon, the Golden Gate Bridge and California coastline.The course is a 25-mile loop. For the 50 the first loop is clockwise. Then the course reverses direction to counterclockwise.

25 miles loop course that runs within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the Marin Headlands. For the 50 mile distances, the first loop is clockwise. Then the course reverses direction to counterclockwise.

Enjoy vistas of the Pacific Coast as you take a scenic tour of the spectacular Marin Headlands with views of San Francisco, Tiburon, the Golden Gate Bridge and California coastline.

Runners may bring drop bags with personal needs which we will transport to aid stations. The drop bags will be returned to Rodeo Beach.

We will provide a variety of fresh fruit, salty snacks, salted potatoes, PB&J sandwiches, salt tabs, sugary snacks, Clif Shot Bloks, electrolyte sports drink, cola and water. Rodeo Beach and Tennessee Valley aid stations will have soup and other "real" food during the night and second morning. It is highly recommended that runners carry at least 20 oz. of water between aid stations.

Placement Awards are given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall female and male finishers in each distance, as well as age group winners. Custom coasters will be given to finishers.

15 hours cut off time.