Big Sur International Marathon
Where the 2027 race is now
- Limited entryCharity or tour entries may remainView limited entry options
- Race daySunday, April 25, 2027
- ResultsPosted here as soon as the timer has them
- Race day
- Apr 25, 2027 Sunday
- Distance
- 26.2 mi Marathon
- Entry
- Limited Guaranteed entry · Charity
- Live tracking
- Not yet Shown here race week
Quick facts
- Point-to-point highway course from Big Sur to Carmel.
- Official Boston qualifier with about a 6-hour limit.
- Entry often depends on drawing, charity, or travel-package paths.
- Scenic payoff is huge, but Hurricane Point keeps it from being an easy speed course.
Course
The course runs south to north on Highway 1 from Big Sur to Carmel, with Bixby Bridge around halfway, the piano performance, and the long climb over Hurricane Point shaping the day. It is certified and qualifying eligible, but the terrain makes it a strength race far more than a pure PR setup.
Race-day weather
Late April on the Big Sur coast can start chilly and damp, then shift with sun, wind, and marine air over the next few hours. Conditions are rarely extreme, but the open highway means you feel every change.
About the Big Sur International Marathon
Runners do not pick Big Sur because it is simple. They pick it because very few marathons feel this specific: coastal California scenery, limited entry, and a route that asks for more patience and logistics planning than a typical road marathon.
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Personalize your race posterPast Big Sur International Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, April 25, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, April 26, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, April 27, 2025 | Results available | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, April 28, 2024 | Results available | Open results |
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Big Sur International Marathon FAQ
When is the Big Sur International Marathon?
The 2027 Big Sur International Marathon is on Sunday, April 25, 2027.
What entry options are available for the 2027 Big Sur International Marathon?
Normal entry for the 2027 Big Sur International Marathon is unavailable, but limited entry options remain (checked October 30, 2026). View the official registration details at bigsurmarathon.org.
How do I track a runner in the Big Sur International Marathon?
Most races publish tracking in race week. Marathon Scout links the official tracker on this page during race week, once the race or its timing provider publishes it.
Where can I find the Big Sur International Marathon results?
The 2026 results and earlier years are linked on the Big Sur International Marathon results page.
Is Big Sur International Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Big Sur International Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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