Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5M
Overview
Course Description
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 above 1,000 feet above sea level between mile markers 2 and 3. Runners then get something of a reprieve from the steep climb with a long, steady descent between miles 3 and 4.
Big hills around the race midpoint. Then the really challenging uphill starts just after the 5-mile marker, continuing all the way to the half-way point, where runners will reach a peak just above 1,200 feet above sea level.
After that, the field turns around and heads back down Old Coast Road along the course they’ve just run, all the way back to the finish line at the park.
One of California’s smaller running events, the race is limited to 300 entrants and usually sells out every year.
Runners are encouraged to carry either a water bottle or a hydration pack with them to ensure they have plenty of water between aid stations and have a 6.5-hour time limit to complete the race.
