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Big Sur International Marathon
Big Sur International Marathon is a marathon event held in Big Sur, California. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, April 25, 2027. About 4,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- April 25, 2027
- Location
- Big Sur, CA
- Field size
- ~4,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, April 25, 2027
- Location
- Big Sur, California
- Distances
- Marathon
- Field size
- About 4,500 runners
- Course
- Mountainous
- Registration
- bigsurmarathon.org
- Official website
- bigsurmarathon.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: lottery closed
- Start time
- 6:45 AM PDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 2182 ft gain, 2528 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 51°F at the start, 85% humidity, 16 mph wind (based on the 2023 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026)
About the Big Sur International Marathon
A bucket-list marathon along the rugged Big Sur coastline on Highway 1, famous for the challenging two-mile Hurricane Point climb and breathtaking ocean views. The marathon is capped at roughly 4,500 entrants.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; consistently ranked among the most scenic marathons in the world; runs the Big Sur coast on Highway 1
- Notes
- One of the most scenic marathons
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Big Sur International Marathon: common questions
- When is the Big Sur International Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, April 25, 2027.
- Where is the Big Sur International Marathon held?
- In Big Sur, California.
- What distances does the Big Sur International Marathon offer?
- Marathon.
- How many people run the Big Sur International Marathon?
- About 4,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Big Sur International Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at bigsurmarathon.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Big Sur International Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: lottery closed. $325 (from bigsurmarathon.org, checked October 2, 2026).
- What time does the Big Sur International Marathon start?
- 6:45 AM PDT.
- What is the course like at the Big Sur International Marathon?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 2182 ft gain, 2528 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Big Sur International Marathon?
- about 51°F at the start, 85% humidity, 16 mph wind (based on the 2023 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026).
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