Ventura Marathon
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Ventura Marathon
The Ventura Marathon is a point to point running event in Ventura County, California, scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2026. It offers both a full marathon and a half marathon that travel from the Ojai area down to Downtown Ventura and the beach.
- Marathon: Point to point from Ojai to Ventura, drops about 900 feet.
- Half marathon: Starts south of Ojai, uses roads and the Ojai-Ventura bike path, drops over 500 feet.
The half marathon course is USATF certified. The full marathon is noted as a strong Boston Marathon qualifier and was a top Winter Boston Marathon qualifier in 2025. Both courses are described as gently downhill and point to point.
A pre and post race festival takes place in Downtown Ventura with exhibitor booths, a post race waffle offering, craft beer, and nearby options for shopping and dining. The event provides race swag and lists local partners and sponsors from the Ventura area. The listed race location is Ventura, CA 93001. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
