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Big Sur Trail Marathon

Monterey County, United States • 27 Sep 2025

The 2025 Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile, the 35th annual edition, takes place at Andrew Molera State Park in Big Sur, California. It offers three distances: marathon, half marathon, and 5 miles, with a field limited to 300 participants. Runners follow the Old Coast Road, rewarded with dramatic California coastline views and a challenging, hilly course.

The route is orange-ribbon marked, with aid stations at key miles; walkers are welcome. The weekend program includes a picnic-area start/finish, and finishers receive medals or ribbons and a participant shirt. Camping and nearby hotels support a weekend in the area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Monterey County

Race information

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42 km
Marathon - Adult
42 km
Marathon - Youth
21 km
Half Marathon - Adult
21 km
Half Marathon - Youth
5 mi
5 Mile - Adult
5 mi
5 Mile - Youth
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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