Starting in the quaint town of Trinidad, Calif., this popular race begins on an undulating road lined with gorgeous redwoods, leading across the "Little River" at Moonstone Beach, and over the sand to reach the finish line at Clam Beach State Park. A party on the beach afterward celebrates the runners’ accomplishments with a hot bowl of chili, music and bonfire. After offering 8.75-mile and 5K races for several years, the 2023 event will be limited to the 5.75-mile distance.