Ventura Marathon
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Event overview
The Ventura Marathon takes place in Ventura, California on February 22, 2026. This is the 12th edition of the event. The race offers two point-to-point events and lists eligibility for ages 10 to 99.
- Full Marathon - point-to-point, starts in Ojai and finishes in Ventura.
- Half Marathon - point-to-point, starts just south of Ojai and finishes in Downtown Ventura.
Course and weekend
The full marathon drops about 900 feet from start to finish and is organized as a Boston Marathon qualifying course. The half marathon follows roads and the Ojai-Ventura bike path, drops over 500 feet, and is USATF certified. Both courses are described by the organizer as gently downhill and point-to-point.
A pre- and post-race festival is held in Downtown Ventura, centered at Mission Park. The festival includes exhibitor booths, post-race waffles and craft beer, and mentions nearby shopping and dining in downtown Ventura. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.