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Big Sur2026
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 · Carmel, California
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Big Sur 2026 has been run
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- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Race day
- 12°C (54°F)
Course details aren't published yet. Check the official site
Point to point along Highway 1 from Big Sur to Carmel, with the Pacific on your left the whole way. A 150-metre climb to Hurricane Point and a grand piano at Bixby Bridge.
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This race has been run
- Entries openNot announced
- Entries closeNot announced
- Race day26 Apr 2026
Still want to run Big Sur 2026?
- Local residentsMonterey County Residents receive special instructions on August 19th to enter the drawing.
- Charity placeRaise funds for an official charity partner; those who raise the minimum amount are guaranteed a race entry.
- Tour operator packageMarathon Tours & Travel offers travel packages with guaranteed entry to the 2027 Big Sur Marathon; four- and three-night packages at Portola Hotel & Spa, limited space, first-come from August 19th.
- OtherRunners who deferred their registration from last year's marathon receive email instructions on August 19th on how to claim their deferral.
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Past finish times
- Finishers
- 3,222
- Median
- 4:31:19
- Winner
- 2:23:45
Where would you finish?
Add your marathon PB and we'll place you in the 2026 field, here and on every race.
Add your PB- 3:34:25
- fastest 10%
- 3:58 – 5:05
- middle half
- 5:35:53
- slowest 10%
Median, men 4:20:43Women 4:40:54
From past results on raceIQ .
Where to stay
- Arrive
- Fri, Apr 24
- Leave
- Mon, Apr 27
Walk to the start
We haven't mapped places to stay near this race yet.
Distances are from the race's location, not the start line. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors.
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