We welcome you, the athlete, to one of the most beautiful marathons that you will ever run in the United States. The Catalina Eco Marathon will start and finish in the town of Avalon, no morning boats to catch, no seas to worry about, just a leisurely stroll to the start line and back into town after 26.2 miles of some of the most beautiful, rugged and breathtaking trails you will experience.
During the course of the marathon, you will traverse single track trails, ridgelines, and vistas that will afford views of the Pacific Ocean – from BOTH sides of the island. You will run through three entirely different eco-systems and see the plant life and animal life in each. Don’t be surprised to see buffalo on the course, seals in the water, and bald eagles overhead.
Entry Fee is $95.00
After November 1st - $110.00
Entry Fee is $25.00
After November 1st - $35.00
The Avalon Lion’s Club will provide the volunteers on the course and will be our official charity partner for the Catalina Eco Marathon. The Lion’s Club currently hosts and operates the Avalon Benefit 50 Mile Run which raises money for island organizations and youth groups. The proceeds received by the Avalon Lion’s Club will go towards benefiting local, on-island non-profit organizations and in furthering the cause of eye-care for island residents.
Welcome to one of the most beautiful and challenging marathons that you will ever experience. The Catalina Eco Marathon will challenge your body and mind, while stimulating your soul and reminding you why you love to run trails. We will be bringing you regular updates via an email newsletter as the event date moves closer, but we remind you to VISIT OUR SPONSORS and make your hotel and boat reservations. Catalina Island is a popular place in the fall and we would strongly recommend that you book your rooms now!
All runners will receive a technical short sleeve runners shirt, a finishers lei, and a custom finishers medal that you will be proud to display and wear. And of course, you will stay around for our Popular Post-Race Awards Party.
So, welcome and enjoy this once in a lifetime experience.
2007 Finishers Medal
Catalina Eco Marathon Finishers Medal awaits all marathon runners at the finish line!
Athlete Updates – Important Information
Start Times for the Runs All runs will begin at the Fountain on Front Street, and you will have plenty of time to take the early Catalina Express boat out of Long Beach and make it to the start line for the beginning of your run.
Marathon – 7:30 am
* There will be an eight hour cut-off time for the marathon
10K Run – 8:30 am
Registration Race day registration will take place on the Wrigley Stage next to the Fountain and in the middle of town. The start line is just steps away, so come on over in the morning, grab your number and go run the event of your race. We will meet you back at the Fountain to share stories and experiences.
With over 20 years of collective experience managing, directing and timing Catalina Island events we are committed to providing you with the very best experience that you can expect on Catalina. We bring a strong management team of professionals who know the island, the interior and the challenges and triumphant experiences that you will be challenging. If you have any questions on how to prepare, where to stay, what to bring or any other questions that you need answered, we encourage you to call or email and we will be happy to help.
A percentage of all proceeds from the Catalina Eco Marathon will go towards the Catalina Island Trails Project that is current creating a trans-Catalina trail system for the enjoyment and use of backpackers, hikers, and runners. This process will also be refining, marking and restoring valuable trails that provide runners with some of the most difficult, yet breathtaking sceanery that you can every imagine running on or through.
Donate now to support the Catalina Island Conservancy and help build the Trans-Catalina Trail and preserve the American Bald Eagle’s restoration on Catalina Island.
Welcome to our Legacy Runners! For everyone who registered for the Catalina Eco Marathon last year, and who signs up before July 15th for the 2008 race, you will receive this legacy, green bib, for your registration so that we will know who you are now and in the future. Sign up now so that you don’t miss out on being recognized as part of our Catalina Eco Marathon Legacy.
