Events
Since 1972, the Avenue of the Giants Marathon has taken place on the first Sunday in May, starting 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north of Weott at the Dyerville Bridge. It has included a 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) race since 1993 and a 21.1 kilometres (13.1 mi) race since 2002. The Humboldt Redwoods Marathon has taken place on the second Sunday of October since 1976. It now also includes a 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) and 21.1 kilometres (13.1 mi). The 21.1 kilometres (13.1 mi) race has served as the Pacific Association of the United States Track and Field Association championship for several years. There is a large spaghetti feed at Milligan Hall for the runners before the races. Weott hosts the Holiday Crafts Fair the first weekend of December. Participants include local art, ceramic gifts, jams, jewelry, ornaments, clothing, holiday crafts and local goods. Since 1951, Weott has also been host to the Southern Humboldt Garden Club Flower Show. It is currently held at the Agnes J. Johnson Elementary School on the fourth Sunday in May. Local gardeners enter prized roses and other flowers from their gardens for a chance to win ribbons and prizes. The show also includes plant sales, food and other crafts. There are various seasonal activities at the Humboldt-Redwood State Park headquarters, including guided nature walks and Christmas tree lightings.
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