Mountains 2 Beach Marathon
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Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half
The event takes place April 17 and 18, 2027, in Ventura, California, with the venue address listed as 901 San Pedro St, Ventura, CA 93001. Races run point to point through the Ventura River Valley and finish at the beachfront area of Downtown Ventura.
Course and route notes are provided for each main distance. The Full Marathon begins in downtown Ojai, includes a 6+ mile loop through east Ojai, passes Meiners Oaks, follows county roads to the Ventura River Bike Path, and continues into Downtown Ventura before reaching the beachfront finish. The full course has a net downhill of over 700 feet and is USATF certified (CA24015TEB). The Half Marathon starts near the Ventura River in Oak View, follows back country roads to the Ventura River Bike Path, tours Downtown Ventura, and finishes adjacent to the beach; it is USATF certified (CA23034TEB).
Additional program details: the 10k uses part of the same route as the longer races and shares the same finish area and amenities. The Beachfront 5k starts and finishes at the main expo/finish area. The Kids 1K is a spectator-friendly route at Ventura State Beach for children 12 and under during Saturday packet pickup. Combo Challenge entries pair the Saturday 5k with a Sunday distance and include three medals and VIP lounge access on Sunday. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
