The Big Sur International Marathon is a bucket list marathon that runs along the scenic California Highway 1 from Big Sur to Carmel. Towering redwoods, crashing waves, and coastal mountains are just some of the amazing landscape you will see while running the Big Sur Marathon. The centerpiece of the course is the iconic Bixby [...]

From start to finish the Big Sur Marathon is moderately difficult, with live entertainment on the course. Featuring rolling hills, Big Sur is the largest rural marathon in the world winding through redwoods, paralleling ranches, and offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. It is USATF certified and a Boston qualifier, and voted one of [...]