Big Sur
combo25 Sat
15°11°
4 Mon
14°10°
Big Sur International Marathon
42KCombo
Distances5K
BonusesMedalScenic
Apr 25, 2027 – Apr 26, 2027 · 2 days🇺🇸 Big Sur, United States
Key FactsRegistration open
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Standouts
The course is from Big Sur to Carmel on scenic Highway 1, the nation's first nationally-designated Scenic Highway. The course is USATF certified and is an official Boston qualifier. The course reopens to traffic at 1:00 PM, an approximate 6-hour course limit, just over a 13:45 pace per mile.
Why attend here
Running this course in late April means mild, often clear coastal weather and the wildflowers are still putting on a show along the cliffs. Beyond the marathon, take time to linger on the Pacific Coast Highway for the Bixby Bridge views and redwood hikes, then refuel with fresh artichokes or a bowl of clam chowder in nearby Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Distance from you
From Columbus, US to Big Sur, US
~4.2h · 3,393 km
typical Apr weather · 2026
ComboPart of a combo trip
Event Details
Elevation
Total elevation Gain +2,182' Total elevation Loss -2,528'
Finisher Medal
Hand-crafted pottery medal by a local artist, leather strap — unique in the running world
Course
Pacific Coast Highway — cliffside ocean views, Bixby Bridge, redwoods
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