Castle to Coast
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Castle to Coast Fun Run - 2027
Castle to Coast Fun Run takes place on January 16, 2027 in San Simeon, California. The event is a point to point running event of 8.2 miles that starts at William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach and finishes at Shamel Park in Cambria along Highway 1, with ocean views of the Pacific Ocean.
Logistics note limited parking at the William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach parking lot and a shuttle service is provided to return participants to the start. Cuesta College student-athlete volunteers monitor the course. Water is provided at the start, at mile 4, and at the finish. Portable bathrooms are located at the start and the finish only. Refueling at the finish includes bananas, oranges, and assorted breads provided by House of Bread and FLUID, and giveaways include performance goods and gift certificates from Running Warehouse, FLUID, and Fractel.
Registration is limited to the first 350 participants; a waitlist will be created and transfers are allowed. Registration opens October 25, 2026 and closes January 13, 2027, with a registration fee of $50.00. Runners and walkers may complete the course within three hours of the start. Results are posted on the event website by the next available working day and live results are available on Record Timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
