Big Sur International Marathon 2025

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.

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The Big Sur International Marathon is a point-to-point course run on scenic CA Highway 1 from Big Sur to Carmel the last Sunday each April. Towering redwoods, crashing waves, coastal mountains and verdant pastures are featured on this bucket list course.

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"Spectacular, rewarding, mystical and unforgettable" are just a few of the words that have been used to describe Big Sur Marathon. Named by Runner's World as one of the top 3 marathons in the US as well as the nation's "Best Destination Marathon".

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The Big Sur Marathon has a six hour time limit and will officially end at 1 PM when the course will reopen to regular two-way vehicular traffic.

Other events include 21 and 11-Milers, Marathon Relay. 12K and 5K.