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Big Sur2027

Sun, 25 Apr 2027 · Carmel, California · 174 days

Distance
42.2 km
Terrain
Rolling
Climb
650 m
Layout
Point to point
Time limit
6 h
Race day
12°C (54°F)

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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Big Sur International Marathon 2027

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Ballot closed

  1. Ballot opens15 Jul 2026
  2. Ballot closes24 Jul 2026
  3. DrawNot announced
  4. Results outNot announced
  5. Race day25 Apr 2027

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Entry fee
$295
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Past finish times

Finishers
3,222
Median
4:31:19
Winner
2:23:45

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3:34:25
fastest 10%
3:58 – 5:05
middle half
5:35:53
slowest 10%

Median, men 4:20:43Women 4:40:54

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Fri, Apr 23
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Mon, Apr 26
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