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Ventura Marathon
Ventura Marathon is a marathon, half marathon, 5K and 1 Mile event held in Ventura, California. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, February 21, 2027. About 6,588 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- February 21, 2027
- Location
- Ventura, CA
- Field size
- ~6,588 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, February 21, 2027
- Location
- Ventura, California
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 6,588 runners
- Course
- 332 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- venturamarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 6:30 AM PST
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 332 ft gain, 1267 ft loss (official course data); Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 45°F at the start, 83% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Ventura Marathon
Join us for the 13th edition of the Ventura Marathon. Both the Half and Full Marathon are Point to Point Downhill Races with the full marathon being one of the top BQ races in the State and Country. Please go to www.VenturaMarathon.com for all of the information.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- FindMyMarathon Top 50 BQ Races 2026 — #4 (BQ rate 24.2%, PR score 101.4, Downhill)
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Ventura Marathon: common questions
- When is the Ventura Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, February 21, 2027.
- Where is the Ventura Marathon held?
- In Ventura, California.
- What distances does the Ventura Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Ventura Marathon?
- About 6,588 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 Ventura Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Ventura Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $200 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Ventura Marathon start?
- 6:30 AM PST.
- What is the course like at the Ventura Marathon?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 332 ft gain, 1267 ft loss (official course data); Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Ventura Marathon?
- about 45°F at the start, 83% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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