Course
A point-to-point road marathon on Highway 1 from Big Sur north to Carmel, run entirely on closed coastal highway above the Pacific. The route climbs to Hurricane Point before descending to the Bixby Bridge, where a grand piano marks halfway. Shorter 21-mile, 11-mile, 12K and 5K options share the finish, and a marathon relay is also offered.
Key dates
- ✓Entries openedWed 19 Aug 2026
- ✓Entries closedWed 2 Sep 2026
- ★Race daySun 25 Apr 2027
About
People come from around the world because the course offers something memorable: a chance to run directly above the ocean on one of the most beautiful stretches of road in the United States. The course is paved but hilly, with long rolling climbs and the biggest ascent, Hurricane Point, coming early. Cool coastal air helps, and the quiet sections make the run feel almost meditative.
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