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Big Sur International Marathon

A marathon in Big Sur, California. It follows Highway 1 along the coast and is known for hills, headwinds and views, not fast times.

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Marathoner holding steady late in the race on a tree-lined avenue
Marathoner holding steady late in the race on a tree-lined avenue. AI-generated image.
Type
Marathon
Where
Big Sur, California
Level
Intermediate to experienced

Race dates

2027: Sunday, April 25, 2027

Dates change, so check the official site before you enter or book travel. Last checked June 3, 2026.

About the race

Best if you already have a few races behind you.

Training for it

Give yourself 16 to 20 weeks, starting from being able to run 10K comfortably.

  • Build the long run gradually, to around 30 to 32 km at its peak.
  • Practise your race-day fuelling on long runs.
  • Taper for the last two to three weeks.