Mountains 2 Beach Marathon
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Event details
The Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half takes place April 18-19, 2026 in Ventura County, California. The weekend includes multiple race options and a Combo Challenge that pairs a Saturday 5K with a Sunday choice of longer events. The half-marathon field is limited to the first 2,000 entrants. The event lists a charity fundraising goal of $20,000 and reports $1,061 raised so far.
Course and races
The event is point-to-point, starting in the Ojai area and finishing near the Ventura Pier and San Buenaventura State Beach Park. The marathon covers 26.2 miles beginning in downtown Ojai at just over 700 ft elevation and gradually descends to sea level over about 22 miles. The half marathon starts in Oak View at the marathon halfway point and runs to the same finish area.
- 26.2 miles - Full marathon
- 13.1 miles - Half marathon
- 10K - Starts near Crooked Palm, joins beachfront finish
- 5K - Beachfront route along the bike path and promenade
- 1K - Kids fun run
The marathon course is USATF certified as a Boston Marathon qualifier (CA24015TEB). Weekend logistics pages referenced include packet pickup, start-line shuttle and parking, and road-closure information. Merchandise and vendor opportunities are listed for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.