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Big Sur International Marathon 5K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Big Sur International Marathon 5K at a glance

Typical conditions
88/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
16 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Big Sur International Marathon 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
5 km
Scenery
Coastal, Waterfront, Mountain, Forest, Countryside

Quick answers

What runners ask first

What should runners know on race day for the Big Sur International Marathon 5K?

Live music on course including a tuxedo-clad pianist at a grand piano on Bixby Bridge (mile 13.1); headphones discouraged.

Race character

Scenery

  • Coastal
  • Waterfront
  • Mountain
  • Forest
  • Countryside

Atmosphere

  • Scenic Tour
  • Destination
  • Competitive

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field cap
550

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Sold out
Yes

Race day logistics

Expo / packet pickup
Health & Fitness Expo at Monterey Conference Center, Monterey CA; Apr 24-25.
Race village
No
On-course music
Live music on course including a tuxedo-clad pianist at a grand piano on Bixby Bridge (mile 13.1); headphones discouraged.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 3°CTypical temperature
  • 13 kphTypical wind
  • 0 mmTypical rainfall
  • 88Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, cooler than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.