Big Sur International Marathon
Event summary
Test yourself from Big Sur to Camel in this picturesque Highway 1 marathon course. Perfect for runners looking for a challenge, the course takes you from point to point with a few challenging climbs. Come to experience the largest rural marathon in the world.
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The Big Sur International Marathon was established in 1986 and today is managed by a 15-person Governance Board of the non-profit Big Sur Marathon Foundation. Over the course of the last three decades, the Foundation added the Monterey Bay Half Marathon (2003), Run in the Name of Love (2013), and the Salinas Valley Half Marathon (2015) to its family of events. The race events are managed year round by a six-person full-time staff.
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What's included:
- Water stations
- Gatorade Endurance
- Course marshalled
- Distance marked
- Epic views
- Long sleeved finisher's t-shirt
- Food and drink
- Bespoke ceramic medallion
- Chip timed
Marathon
Run 26.2mi
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Frequently asked questions
What do finisher's get?
Finisher's will receive a long sleeved participants shirt as well as a bespoke ceramic medal, created by Kathleen Kelly Designs.… read moreWhat time does the marathon start?
The marathon is due to start at 0645 at the Big Sur Station in Big Sur.… read moreHow quickly do I need to run to make the cut-off time?
Athletes will need to run at a pace of around 13:45 minutes per mile.… read moreRunning Events in the United States
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Route description
Route description
Route:
Point to point, moderately difficult, with rolling hills, Big Sur is the largest rural marathon in the world. The course winds through redwoods, alongside ranches, and offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. It is USATF certified and a Boston qualifier.
Cut-off times:
There is a strict 6 hour time-limit, which equates to (13:45 minutes per-mile).
Schedule:
0645: Race starts
1150: Cut-off for mile 21
Please arrive within plenty of time of the race start.
Because Highway 1 is closed to vehicular traffic until 1300hr, spectators, families and friends of the runners/walkers can only view the end of the race from the finish area.
Highway 1 / Ranger Station, California 93920, USA
Get directions**Marathon HQ: Monterey, 110 Miles south of San Francisco, 400 miles North of LA.
Flights:
**Participants can fly directly into Monterey Airport, which is only five minutes from downtown Monterey.
Other airport options include: San Jose, San Fran, or Oakland.
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Interested in volunteering at this event?
Organisers are always looking for an extra pair of hands and there are plenty of roles to fill!
Complete this short form and the organiser will be in touch.
By submitting, you’re accepting that we’ll pass your details onto the event organiser. We won’t pass your details onto anyone else.
Route description
Route description
Route:
Point to point, moderately difficult, with rolling hills, Big Sur is the largest rural marathon in the world. The course winds through redwoods, alongside ranches, and offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. It is USATF certified and a Boston qualifier.
Cut-off times:
There is a strict 6 hour time-limit, which equates to (13:45 minutes per-mile).
Schedule:
0645: Race starts
1150: Cut-off for mile 21
Please arrive within plenty of time of the race start.
Because Highway 1 is closed to vehicular traffic until 1300hr, spectators, families and friends of the runners/walkers can only view the end of the race from the finish area.
Highway 1 / Ranger Station, California 93920, USA
Get directions**Marathon HQ: Monterey, 110 Miles south of San Francisco, 400 miles North of LA.
Flights:
**Participants can fly directly into Monterey Airport, which is only five minutes from downtown Monterey.
Other airport options include: San Jose, San Fran, or Oakland.
Marathon
Interested in volunteering at this event?
Organisers are always looking for an extra pair of hands and there are plenty of roles to fill!
Complete this short form and the organiser will be in touch.
By submitting, you’re accepting that we’ll pass your details onto the event organiser. We won’t pass your details onto anyone else.