Ventura Marathon

FEB

22

2026

Run the scenic Ventura Marathon on February 22, 2026, with point to point downhill courses from Ojai into downtown Ventura. Celebrate at a lively festival with waffles, craft beer, shopping and a Boston qualifier on the full course.

Sun 22 Feb 2026

Ventura, California

Website Registration

26 miles 13 miles

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Event details

The Ventura Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Ventura, California (ZIP 93001). The 2026 race is presented as the 12th edition. The event includes a full marathon and a half marathon, both staged as point-to-point downhill courses. Event registration fees listed on the race page are $192.60 for the marathon and $171.20 for the half marathon; fees increase after January 4, 2026.

Course and festival

The full marathon starts in Ojai and finishes in Downtown Ventura, with an overall drop of approximately 900 feet. The half marathon starts just south of Ojai, follows roads and the Ojai-Ventura bike path, and drops more than 500 feet before finishing in Downtown Ventura. The race listing notes the full marathon is a notable Boston Marathon qualifier and that the half marathon is USATF certified. A pre- and post-race festival takes place in Downtown Ventura and includes exhibitor booths, post-race waffles and craft beer, and access to local shopping and dining. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.