The course is from Big Sur to Carmel on scenic Highway 1, the nation's first nationally-designated Scenic Highway. The course is USATF certified and is an official Boston qualifier. The course reopens to traffic at 1:00 PM, an approximate 6-hour course limit, just over a 13:45 pace per mile.
Course Details at a Glance
Race Details at a Glance
Race Date April 26, 2026
Start Time 6:45 am
Start elevation356'
Finish elevation10'
Total elevation Gain+2,182'
Total elevation Loss-2,528'
2026-04-26
Big Sur Marathon - April 26, 2026
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