What are the race details for the Big Sur International Marathon 2026?

• →Event Type: Road Race
• →Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
• →Start Location: Big Sur Station, Big Sur, CA
• →Finish Location: Carmel, CA
• →Certifications: USATF (#CA23018DT) and AIMS/World Athletics (USA-2024-70)

What is the race distance and course profile?

• →Full Marathon: 42.195 km
• →Start Elevation: 356 ft
• →Finish Elevation: 10 ft
• →Total Elevation Gain: +2,182 ft
• →Total Elevation Loss: -2,528 ft
• →Course Map: Bigsurmarathon ↗

What is the event schedule and time limit?

• →Start Time: 6:45 AM PDT
• →Course Closure: 1:00 PM PDT (6-hour time limit)
• →Mile 15.2 Checkpoint: Must be reached by 10:30 AM
• →Mile 21.2 Checkpoint: Must be reached by 11:50 AM

How much does entry cost?

• →Entry Fee: $295 (for Random Drawing Winners)

What are the eligibility requirements and elite standards?

• →Minimum Age: 16 years old
• →Entry Limit: Approximately 4,500 entrants
• →Men's Elite Standard: Sub 2:27:00
• →Women's Elite Standard: Sub 2:59:00
• →Non-Binary Elite Standard: Sub 2:59:00

Note: Elite complimentary entries are available for those meeting standards; no prize money or travel assistance is provided.

What items and participants are restricted from the course?

The following are strictly prohibited on the race course:

• →Animals and unofficial pacers
• →Skates, skateboards, or bicycles
• →Wheelchairs, hand cranks, or knee scooters
• →Strollers, baby joggers, or children in backpacks