Ventura Marathon
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Event details
The Ventura Marathon is scheduled for February 22, 2026, in Ventura, California. The event includes two point-to-point races:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
Entry information listed for the events shows prices and age ranges: the marathon entry is shown at $171.20 and the half marathon at $149.80 (fees included). Both events are open to ages 10 to 99. Price increase dates are noted for late registration.
Course, finish and event support
The full marathon starts in Ojai and finishes in Ventura. The course drops about 900 feet overall and is described as a gently downhill, point-to-point route. The half marathon starts just south of Ojai, follows roads and the Ojai-Ventura bike path, drops over 500 feet, and finishes in downtown Ventura. The half marathon course is USATF certified. A pre- and post-race festival is held in Downtown Ventura with exhibitor booths, post-race waffles and craft beer. The finish area and many festival activities are located at Mission Park in downtown Ventura. The race has a history of producing Boston Marathon qualifiers and was noted as a top Winter Boston Marathon qualifier in 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.