Montara Mountain Trail Marathon
2027 at a glance
- Entry open
- Race day
- ResultsAfter race day
- Race day
- Feb 20, 2027 Saturday
- Distance
- 26.2 mi Marathon
- Entry
- Open
- Latest results
- 2026
Quick facts
- Climbs Montara Mountain above Pacifica
- Pacific Ocean views from the upper trail
- Drop bags at the start and finish
- Nine hour limit
Course
The marathon starts at the Walnut Grove area of San Pedro Valley Park and climbs Montara Mountain through huckleberry, manzanita and chinquapin, where the coastline views open up. Runners can leave a drop bag at the start and finish.
Race-day weather
February on the San Mateo coast is usually cool, and fog, wind or winter rain can roll over Montara Mountain quickly, leaving the trails muddy.
About the race
The Montara Mountain trail day offers distances from 10K to 50K on the same mountain above Pacifica, and RaceJoy tracking is available. Every event has a 9 hour limit.
Dates and results by year
FAQ
When is the Montara Mountain Trail Marathon?
The 2027 Montara Mountain Trail Marathon is on Saturday, February 20, 2027.
Is registration open for the 2027 Montara Mountain Trail Marathon?
Entry for the 2027 Montara Mountain Trail Marathon is open, as of Nov 13, 2026. Entry details: runsignup.com.
Where can I find the Montara Mountain Trail Marathon results?
The 2026 results and earlier years are on the results page.
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