How hilly is the Big Sur International Marathon?
The Big Sur International Marathon is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 665 m.
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Big Sur International Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
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The Big Sur International Marathon is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 665 m.
The Big Sur International Marathon route starts at Big Sur Station (elevation 356 feet) and finishes at Carmel (Highway 1 at Rio Road, elevation 10 feet). Underfoot, expect road (Highway 1 asphalt). It passes Bixby Bridge, Hurricane Point, Point Sur Lighthouse and Carmel Highlands. midpoint at iconic Bixby Bridge with concert pianist.
Live music on course including a tuxedo-clad pianist at a grand piano on Bixby Bridge (mile 13.1); headphones discouraged. 11.