Big Sur Trail Marathon

Monterey County, United States • 27 Sep 2025

The Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5 Mile race is held annually at Andrew Molera State Park in Big Sur, California. Celebrating its 35th year in 2025, the event features challenging courses along the scenic Old Coast Road, offering stunning views of the California coastline. The marathon includes multiple aid stations and a course cut-off time of 6.5 hours, welcoming runners and walkers alike. Participants enjoy a picnic area at the start and finish, with awards including medals for marathon and half marathon finishers and ribbons for top age group finishers. The event is limited to 300 participants and is known for selling out each year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
5 mi
5 Mile
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