Big sur International Marathon

APR

25

2027

Point-to-point marathon from Big Sur to Carmel on Highway 1 on April 25, 2027, USATF certified with multiple race distances and a six hour course limit.

Sun 25 Apr 2027

Monterey County, California

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26 miles Marathon 21 miles 11 miles 12 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Big Sur International Marathon

The Big Sur International Marathon is scheduled for April 25, 2027. The point-to-point marathon runs from Big Sur to Carmel along Highway 1, which is nationally designated as a Scenic Highway. The course is USATF certified and is listed as an official Boston qualifier.

The event has an approximate course limit of six hours; the course reopens to traffic at 1:00 PM, which corresponds to just over a 13:45 pace per mile. Course elevation details include a start elevation of 356 feet, a finish elevation of 10 feet, total elevation gain of +2,182 feet, and total elevation loss of -2,528 feet.

Additional race formats are offered on the same race date including relay and shorter distances. Support and race weekend services noted for the event include an expo and packet pick-up, race day transportation with bus pick-up locations, a finish festival, spectator guidelines, and event weather and safety information. The organizer publishes results and course records after the event. Travel and lodging information and a visitors guide are available for people attending the weekend.

Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.