Completed
Big Sur International Marathon 2026
Big Sur, CA
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Registration open
Weather
| Month | Avg high / low | Band |
|---|---|---|
| April | 48–60°F | Cool |
Historical averages for planning — not a forecast. Always check conditions before race week.
Route & course
Marathon
Point-to-point · Road- Elev gain
- 2,200 ft
- Elev loss
- 2,400 ft
- High point
- 560 ft
- Low point
- 30 ft
- Start and finish are in different locations
- Plan shuttle, drop-off, or two-car logistics
- Conditions can differ from start to finish
Start · 260 ftFinish · 30 ft
Travel
- Base town
- Monterey
- Nearest airport
- MRY · 35 min
- Rental car
- Recommended
- Rideshare
- Limited
- Lodging
- Limited
- Facilities
- Limited
- Trip length
- 3 nights
- Travel complexity
- 6.5/10
Point-to-point with a pre-dawn shuttle to the start; lodging is limited and pricey on race weekend.
Stay in Monterey/Carmel and take the official start shuttle. Book months ahead.
Best for / avoid if
Best for
- Runners chasing scenery over a PR
- Coastal and ocean lovers
- Those who want a marquee destination weekend
Avoid if
- You need a flat, fast course
- You dislike wind
- You want easy late registration (it sells out)
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