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Lost Coast 55K

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Whitethorn, California, United States

calendar_today 03 Jan, 2026

About the Event

Embark on a truly wild coastal adventure with the Lost Coast 55K, a unique "road running gone wild" challenge in remote Humboldt County on Saturday, January 3, 2026. This unconventional ultra combines rugged gravel climbs and quiet backcountry pavement, guiding you on a 34-mile odyssey from near Shelter Cove to the summit of Saddle Mountain for breathtaking Pacific vistas before descending to the legendary Honeydew country store for a classic Coke resupply. With 6,500 feet of gain and a stark 50/50 split between trail and deserted road, this self-supported journey strips away the frills to test pure endurance against the raw beauty of California's Lost Coast. More expedition than typical race, it offers an intimate, no-fee experience for runners seeking solitude, stunning ocean panoramas, and the profound satisfaction of traversing a truly untamed landscape. Prepare for an unforgettable start to the year where the only crowds are the redwoods and the only finish line reward is the epic story you'll earn.

Races Offered

55K

Jan 03, 2026

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Distance — 55K

terrain

Type — —

timer

07:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Whitethorn.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 4.8° / 12.6°

wb_sunny 1.1° / 10.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.9 /

water_drop 82.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 4.8° / 12.6°

wb_sunny 1.1° / 10.2°

air 10.9 km/h

water_drop 82.0%

About Whitethorn

Learn more about the host city, Whitethorn.

Whitethorn is an unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California, United States. It is located 9.5 miles southwest of Garberville, at an elevation of 1,024 feet, with a population of 817. Whitethorn shares a ZIP Code, 95589, with Shelter Cove, California. It is located along California's Lost Coast.