Big Sur International Marathon

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Big Sur International Marathon
DateLate April
Location Big Sur, California, United States
Event typeRoad
Distance Marathon, 21-mile, 11-mile, 12km, 5km, 3km
Established1986
Official site Big Sur International Marathon
Participants3,324 finishers (2022)
3,486 finishers (2019)

The Big Sur International Marathon is an annual marathon held in California, United States along the Pacific coast. The marathon was established in 1986 and attracts about 4,500 participants annually.

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In addition to the marathon, the event usually includes a 21-mile (34 km) race, a relay, a 5K run, and various walks. Runners in the marathon have 6 hours in which to complete it. Since the marathon was first run, over $2 million in grants has been disbursed to charities.

The finish line for all events is the Crossroads Shopping Center in Carmel, California. The Marathon begins south of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, the Power Walk and 21-mile (34 km) race begin at Andrew Molera State Park, and the 10.6-mile (17.1 km) walk and run begin at Rocky Point Restaurant. The 9-mile (14 km) and 5 km races begin and end at the finish line. The Marathon route follows State Route 1 and crosses the Bixby Creek Bridge at the halfway point. [1] Hurricane Point is the summit of 560 feet between mile markers 10 and 12. [2] There are 11 aid stations along the route. [3] The marathon course is known for its challenging hills in the second half of the race. [4]

The 2020 and 2021 editions of the race were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, with all registrants of the 2020 edition receiving a 60% refund and given the option to sign up during a priority registration period for 2022 or 2023. [lower-alpha 1] [7] [8] [9] [10]

Winners

YearOverall WinnerFromTimeFemale WinnerFromTime
1996Hector LopezLos Angeles, CA2:24:58Svetlana VasilyevaReddick, FL2:41:34
1997Srba NikolicBrooklyn, NY2:27:51Kim Marie GoffGilford, NH2:57:12
1998Srba NicolicBrooklyn, NY2:21:36Janina SaxerZürich, Switzerland2:46:24
1999Arsenio OrtizOzone Park, NY2:19:16Susan MorrisEncinitas, CA2:52:24
2000Esteban VanegasAlma, MI2:27:06Natalia SolominskaiaVucan-Vude, Russia2:46:53
2001Arsenio OrtizOzone Park, NY2:25:38Janna MalkovaAlbuquerque, NM2:46:41
2002Jonathan NdambukiIncline Villa, NV2:18:05Julieanne WhiteVista, CA2:51:10
2003Jonathan NdambukiIncline Villa, NV2:19:59Julieanne WhiteSan Jacinto, CA2:47:11
2004Ibrahim LimoCary, NC2:26:19Suzy WestPutney, VT3:10:02
2005Jonathan NdambukiSanta Fe, NM2:23:35 Mary Akor Gardena, CA2:46:53
2006Charles NyakundiKenya2:21:43Mary CoordtElk Grove, CA2:59:18
2007Jeff GardinaSanta Cruz, CA2:25:48Michelle ThomasSan Luis Obispo, CA3:02:09
2008Andy MartinBend, OR2:29:50Kris LawsonParker, CO3:00:53
2009Ryan HaferColorado Springs, CO2:32:17Mary CoordtElk Grove, CA2:56:06
2010Daniel TapiaCastroville, CA2:26:09Veronica ClemensNew York, NY2:55:18
2011Jesus CamposKing City, CA2:31:54Beth WoodwardOrrville, OH3:05:05
2012Adam RoachPacific Grove, CA2:32:25 Nuța Olaru Longmont, CO2:50:08
2013Adam RoachMonterey, CA2:27:46Nuța OlaruLongmont, CO2:50:02
2014Michael WardianArlington, VA2:27:45Nuța OlaruLongmont, CO2:53:15
2015Adam RoachMonterey, CA2:30:48Malia CrouseEdgewater, CO2:57:02
2016Adam RoachPebble Beach, CA2:35:36Magdalena BouletOakland, CA3:01:27
2017Michael WardianArlington, VA2:30:29Tegan SearleMonterey, CA3:01:47
2018Adam RoachPebble Beach, CA2:29:26Julia RhieChapel Hill, NC3:01:16
2019Jordan TropfBaltimore, MD2:25:23D'Ann ArthurRedondo Beach, CA2:48:41
2020cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic [7] [9]
2021
2022Jordan TropfSilver Spring, MD2:26:51Anne FlowerCovington, KY2:49:50
2023Ben BruceFlagstaff, AZ2:36:59Anne FlowerCovington, KY2:55:58
2024Simon RicciSan Francisco, CA2:29:31Peyton BiloRescue, CA2:55:10

The Ultimate Guide to Marathons described the Big Sur Marathon as the best marathon in the world. [11]

Notes

  1. It had initially been postponed before being cancelled. [5] [6]

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