Monterey Bay Half Marathon
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Monterey Bay Half Marathon
The Monterey Bay Half Marathon is a coastal road race held in Monterey, California, with race weekend on November 7-8, 2026 and the half marathon scheduled for November 8, 2026. The course begins and ends in historic downtown Monterey, follows Cannery Row, and runs next to the Pacific Grove shoreline. The half marathon course is USATF certified.
Race logistics include a published 3 1/2 hour time limit, with an approximate 16 minute per mile pace, and course elevation values: start elevation 7 feet, finish elevation 19 feet, and total elevation gain and loss of 106 feet. The event listing for 2026 is shown as sold out.
Other weekend features and resources noted by the organizer include a race expo and packet pick-up, course maps, parking and road closure information, a finish festival, spectator viewing guidance, results and course records, and training and cancellation policies. The event also identifies sustainability efforts including a zero-waste initiative and lists partners and sponsors.
Distances
- Half Marathon
- Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K
- By-the-Bay 3K
- Ocean View Challenge
The organizer provides additional event details such as travel and lodging guidance, race weekend schedule materials, and a virtual course tour. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
