Big sur International Marathon

APR
26
2026
Read all about the Big sur International Marathon on 26 Apr 2026 in Monterey County.
Sun 26 Apr 2026
Marathon 21 miles 11 miles 12 kilometers 5 kilometers

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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.

Marathon
Marathon
Marathon
Marathon Relay
21 mi
21-Miler
11 mi
11-Miler
12 km
The 12k
5 km
The 5k

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