Ventura Marathon
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Event overview
The Ventura Marathon takes place in Ventura, California on February 22, 2026. The event includes multiple race distances and a downtown festival. Registration for the listed races is open to ages 10 to 99.
- Full Marathon
- Half Marathon
Course and festival details
Both the full and half marathons are point-to-point downhill courses that finish in Downtown Ventura. The full marathon starts in Ojai and drops about 900 feet on a gently downhill route. The half marathon starts just south of Ojai, follows roads and the Ojai-Ventura bike path, and drops over 500 feet; the half is USATF certified. Organizers note the full marathon is a prominent Boston Marathon qualifier.
A pre- and post-race festival takes place in Downtown Ventura and Mission Park. The festival features exhibitor booths, a light waffle breakfast, and craft beer, and is located near downtown shopping and dining. Prices listed on the event page show the marathon and half marathon entry fees and a scheduled price increase after December 9, 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.