Runners start the half marathon at Andrew Molera State Park, which lies just off Highway 1 near the Big Sur River. From there, the course begins a long, winding route northward along Old Coast Road, climbing in elevation from about 200 feet above sea level to just over 1,000 feet. The second half of the race brings runners back down Old Coast Road along the course they’ve just run, all the way back to the finish line at the park.
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