California · 5 Mile - Adult · 5 Mile - Youth · Half Marathon - Adult
Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile
Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile is a 5 Mile - Adult, 5 Mile - Youth, Half Marathon - Adult, Half Marathon - Youth and Marathon - Adult event held in Big Sur, California. It was last held on September 26, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 300 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Big Sur, CA
- Field size
- ~300 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 26, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Big Sur, California
- Distances
- 5 Mile - Adult, 5 Mile - Youth, Half Marathon - Adult, Half Marathon - Youth, Marathon - Adult, Marathon - Youth
- Field size
- About 300 runners
- Registration
- raceroster.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $157.13 (from raceroster.com, checked September 22, 2026)
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Trail surface; Not a Boston qualifier
About the Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile
2026 Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile in Big Sur, CA.
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Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile: common questions
- When is the Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile held?
- In Big Sur, California.
- What distances does the Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile offer?
- 5 Mile - Adult, 5 Mile - Youth, Half Marathon - Adult, Half Marathon - Youth, Marathon - Adult and Marathon - Youth.
- How many people run the Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile?
- About 300 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 Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $157.13 (from raceroster.com, checked September 22, 2026).
- What is the course like at the Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile?
- Out-and-back course; Trail surface; Not a Boston qualifier.
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