Very hilly, mostly dirt fire roads. Beautiful views of the Pacific.

Catalina Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

The 2024 Catalina Island Marathon in March received silver certification from the Council of Responsible Sport for, among others, a cupless race, medals of sustainable materials, "leave no trace behind" pledge from runners and more.

Sustainability certification confirmed for Catalina Island Marathon

The 2024 Catalina Island Marathon was successfully held on March 9, with over 1,250 participants.

Over 1250 runners at California's oldest trail marathon, the Catalina Island Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

SFuels will provide electrolyte drinks at all water stations of the 2023 Catalina Island Marathon on Saturday, March 11.

SFuels delivering end-to-end nutrition sponsorship at Catalina Island Marathon

Encinitas resident Jeff Creighton on March 14 won the Catalina Island Marathon. At age 51, hes the oldest person to do so.

Encinitas runner oldest to win Catalina Marathon

Breathtakingly beautiful (and...er...breathtaking)

Exceeded all my expectations, I will return 2013

Catalina Island - Great Destination Marathon

My 1st Marathon, and I will be back next year...

26.2 of pure hell BUT I loved every minute of it

An exquisite run through pristine terrain

Hardest I Ever Fought For a Finishers Shirt

Flat & Fast... NOT! Fabulous Trail Marathon!

beautiful scenery that everyone should experience

incredible marathon... but beware... course not ma

most beautiful & difficult course I ever ran

One of the toughest marathons in the USA.

Excellent race again! A few changes needed.

an EPIC adventure, pros and tourists alike!

Catalina is a beautiful, challenging trail run.

Catalina Marathon

Marathon Results