Marathon · USA
Big Sur Marathon
Big Sur, USA · Sun 25 April 2027
Distance42.2 km
CoursePoint to point on Highway 1 from Big Sur to Carmel over Bixby Bridge
Date25 Apr 2027
Race-day temp8–15°C
Fly intoSan Jose (SJC) or San Francisco (SFO)
Trip cost, excl. flights€650+
EntryBallot closedDrawing closed 2 Sep 2026. Guaranteed entry paths only (charity, VIP or tour operator).
Field sizeAbout 4,500
Entry fee$325
Plan for 2028
Too late for the 2027 race. Drawing closed 2 Sep 2026. Guaranteed entry paths only (charity, VIP or tour operator)2028 raceSun 30 Apr 2028 (expected, last Sunday in April)Entries opendrawing around mid Aug 2027Our estimate from past years. Check the official site.
Book your race weekend
Book a room you can cancel, now.Hotels near the start fill up and get pricier, often before entries or ballot results are confirmed. A free-cancellation room holds today’s price. If you don’t get a place, cancel it. On Booking.com, tick “Free cancellation” in the filters.
Hotels near the start line
via Booking.com, rooms for race weekend
Things to do in Big Sur
via GetYourGuide
Plan your race pace
Pace calculator for the marathon
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