Big sur International Marathon
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Big Sur International Marathon
The event is scheduled for April 26, 2026, and includes a full marathon plus multiple other distance options. The marathon course runs from Big Sur to Carmel along Highway 1, a nationally designated scenic highway. The course is USATF certified and is an official Boston qualifier.
Course elevation details are provided: start elevation 356', finish elevation 10', total elevation gain +2,182', and total elevation loss -2,528'. The event lists an approximate six hour course limit, equivalent to just over a 13:45 per mile pace.
Other organized race options on the same day include:
- Marathon Relay
- 21-Miler
- 11-Miler
- The 12K
- The 5K
- Boston 2 Big Sur and Big Sur VIP options
Race weekend activities and services noted include an expo and packet pick-up, race day transportation with bus pick-up locations, course maps, road closure information, a finish festival, spectator guidelines, and safety/weather information. The event offers entry options and tracks results and course records. Logistics pages referenced cover travel and lodging, registration policies, pace teams, and volunteer and sustainability programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
