Ventura Marathon

Course

A point-to-point road course in Ventura with a gentle net downhill, run as a marathon and a half marathon. The full is promoted as one of the stronger Boston qualifying courses in California. Marathon entry is capped, with the field sold in priced tiers.

Key dates

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  Registration
  Open now
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  Entries close
  Fri 1 Jan 2027 · in 10 weeks
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  Race day
  Sun 21 Feb 2027

About

The Ventura Marathon and Half Marathon follow the Pacific coastline in Ventura, California, taking runners along beachfront paths with ocean views and sight lines to the Channel Islands. Course options include a full marathon and half marathon distance.

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