Big sur International Marathon
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Event overview
The Big Sur International Marathon is scheduled for April 26, 2026. The event is organized by the Big Sur Marathon Foundation and includes multiple race options held along the Monterey County coast. The marathon course runs from Big Sur to Carmel on scenic Highway 1 and is USATF certified and an official Boston Marathon qualifying course.
Distances
- Marathon
- Marathon Relay
- 21-Miler
- 11-Miler
- 12K
- 5K
- Boston 2 Big Sur
- Big Sur VIP
Course and race details
The marathon course has a start elevation of 356 feet and a finish elevation of 10 feet. Total elevation gain is +2,182 feet and total elevation loss is -2,528 feet. The event lists an approximate six-hour course limit, which corresponds to about a 13:45 per mile pace. Course maps, race day transportation, packet pick-up, and other race weekend information are published by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.