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Catalina Marathon

Catalina Island, CA
Saturday, March 13, 2027


  4 Stars from 1 Reviews

Course 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

2027: Saturday, March 13, 2027
2026: Saturday, March 14, 2026

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

2026: 410 Finishers
2025: 437 Finishers
2024: 428 Finishers
2023: 384 Finishers
2022: 205 Finishers
2021: No Results

BQ Percentages

2026: N/A
2025: N/A
2024: N/A
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No




Catalina Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Catalina Marathon was the 154th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 146th largest marathon in the U.S..



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Race Reviews


4.0
Based on 1 reviews
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Beautiful grueling race

Full 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!

Travel/Logistics Tips:

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.
Reviewed by Andy About 2023