Monterey Bay Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Monterey Bay Half Marathon is a road race held in Monterey, California, with race weekend on November 7-8, 2026 and the half marathon race on November 8, 2026. The event is organized by the Big Sur Marathon Foundation. The half marathon begins and ends in historic downtown Monterey, runs along Cannery Row and next to the Pacific Grove shoreline. The course is USATF certified. The half marathon has a 3 1/2 hour time limit, an approximate 16 minute-per-mile pace.
Courses and race details
Distances offered include:
- Half Marathon
- 5K (Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K)
- 3K (By-the-Bay 3K)
Race locations are Monterey for the half marathon and Pacific Grove for the 5K and 3K. Course elevations: start elevation 7 feet, finish elevation 19 feet, total elevation gain and loss 106 feet. The event provides a race expo and packet pick-up, course maps, a finish festival, and published results and course records. Information is available on parking and transportation, road closures, spectator viewing, race weekend schedule, and event safety. The event notes sustainability measures and a zero-waste goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
