Big Sur International Marathon is a run on the motorway. Participants will run with views of tall redwood trees, waves, mountains and pastures.
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Race Info
The number of participants in the marathon is limited to 4500 athletes, in the 21M – 1500 athletes, 12K – 950 participants, 11M – 1600 participants, 5K – 550 participants.
To participate in the marathon and 21M, athletes must be at least 16 years old. The time limit for completing the marathon is 6 hours, for the 21M is 6,5 hours. The course will be closed at 13:00.
The top 5 men and women overall and the top 3 men and women among the masters will receive awards. The awards ceremony will take place after the finish. There are no awards for age groups at other distances. Water, gels and fruit will be available at aid stations. Strollers, pacers and dogs are not allowed on the course.
Race Date
April 27, 2025.
Location
47555 CA-1, Big Sur, CA US 93920
Directions
Distances
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- 21M
- 12K
- 11M
- 5K
Starting Time
- 6:30 AM – 21M
- 6:45 AM – full marathon
- 7:00 AM – 11M
- 7:35 AM – 12K
Entry Fees
- $295 and up – full marathon
- $165 and up – 21M
- $120 and up – 12K
- $155 and up – 11M
- $25 and up – 5K
Course Map
The course is USATF certified and is a Boston qualifier.
You can find the course map and description here: bigsurmarathon.org.
Registration
To participate in the race, register here bigsurmarathon.org.
Official Race Website
Additional race information can be found at bigsurmarathon.org.
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