Mountains 2 Beach Marathon
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Event details
- Full Marathon - 26.2 miles
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
- 10K - 10 kilometers
- Beachfront 5K - 5 kilometers
- Kids 1K Fun Run
- Combo Challenge - 5K on Saturday plus choice of Full, Half or 10K on Sunday
The event is scheduled for April 18-19, 2026, and is the 14th edition of the Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half. The half marathon is limited to the first 2,000 entrants. The race is listed as a USATF certified Boston Marathon qualifier (CA24015TEB).
Course and logistics
The full marathon starts in downtown Ojai, California, at just over 700 feet elevation and gradually descends to sea level over about 22 miles, finishing near the Ventura Pier. The half marathon starts in Oak View at the midpoint of the full marathon course and finishes at the same waterfront finish area in Ventura. The 10K begins near Crooked Palm at roughly mile 20 of the full course and follows parts of the same route into downtown Ventura. The beachfront 5K starts near San Buenaventura State Beach Park and follows the bike path and promenade past the Ventura Pier before returning to the state beach finish chute. The event includes a finish area and post-race activities near Historic Downtown Ventura. The race lists multiple charity partners and a donation goal of $20,000. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.