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Big Sur International Marathon

A point-to-point run up closed Highway 1 from Big Sur to Carmel, with a tuxedoed pianist playing a grand piano at Bixby Bridge near halfway.

Fun Run Atlas · California

Iconic tradition · Big Sur, CA

Big Sur International Marathon is a landmark running tradition in Big Sur, California, with a verified date of April 25, 2027.

Confirmed

When: Sun, Apr 25, 2027
Start 6:45 AM (marathon)
Last Sunday of April
Where: Highway 1, Big Sur to Carmel
Big Sur, CA · Monterey
Directions
Entry: Register
Organized by: Big Sur Marathon Foundation
40th running in 2027

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What to expect

Highway 1
point-to-point
grand piano at Bixby Bridge
Boston qualifier
sells out
relay

2026 Season completed

Sun, Apr 26, 2026

2027 Confirmed

Sun, Apr 25, 2027

Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.

About the run

Runners follow the Big Sur coastline on Highway 1, closed to traffic for the day, from Big Sur to Carmel. Shorter distances and a relay share the same road.

The run

Distances: Marathon, 21-Miler, 11-Miler, 12K, 5K, Marathon Relay
Season: Spring
Field: About 10,000 athletes across all events
Benefits: Big Sur Marathon Foundation community grants

Nearby

Sources

Official site official

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.