Mountains 2 Beach Marathon
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Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half
The Mountains 2 Beach event takes place April 18-19, 2026 and is the 14th edition. It is a point-to-point race that starts in downtown Ojai, California and finishes near the Ventura Pier in Ventura, California. The full marathon course begins at just over 700 ft elevation and gradually descends to sea level over about 22 miles. The full course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon qualifier (CA24015TEB). The half marathon starts near Oak View at the halfway point of the full course and finishes at the same beachfront finish in Ventura. The half is limited to the first 2000 entrants.
Race options and weekend information
- 26.2 miles - Full Marathon
- 13.1 miles - Half Marathon
- 10K - starts near Crooked Palm around mile 20 of the full course
- 5K - beachfront start near San Buenaventura State Beach Park
- 1K - Kids Fun Run
- Combo Challenge - 5K on Saturday plus one Sunday event
The weekend includes packet pickup, shuttle and parking services, road closure information, volunteer opportunities, an official merchandise store, and a finish-line celebration with post-race festivities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
