Monterey Bay Half Marathon
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About the race
Monterey Bay Half Marathon, staged by the Big Sur Marathon Foundation, takes place in Monterey, California, with events in Pacific Grove. The lineup includes a Half Marathon and shorter options: Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K, By-the-Bay 3K, and Ocean View Challenge. The Half Marathon course begins and ends in historic downtown Monterey, sweeping along Cannery Row and the Pacific Grove shoreline; it is USATF certified.
Runners face a 3.5-hour time limit with about a 16-minute-mile pace and about 106 feet of total elevation change. Race weekend is November 8–9, 2025, and all distances are sold out. Stay and play by the bay. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.