Big Sur International Marathon 2025
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Big Sur, California
- 27 April 2025
- Marathon
Why run it?
The Big Sur International Marathon is a point-to-point course run on scenic CA Highway 1 from Big Sur to Carmel. Towering redwoods, crashing waves, coastal mountains and verdant pastures are featured on this bucket list course. The centrepiece of the course is the iconic Bixby Bridge where you’ll enjoy the unique site and sound of a tuxedo-wearing concert pianist playing a piano.
The Big Sur Marathon has a six hour time limit and with the compact field size of 4,500 runners places are in high demand – don’t miss out.
What's it like to run?
Runners:
4500
Surface:
Road
Start:
06:45
Course:
Challenging, with hill climb
Temp:
Highs of 20°C
Distance:
Marathon
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Charity partners you can support in this event include
Alice Ruggles Trust
Fostering generations of young people who understand the potential risks of stalking, and what they can do about it.
Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation
Funding research which could potentially lead to breakthrough treatment for spinal injury
Make-A-Wish UK
Make-A-Wish UK grant life-changing wishes to critically ill children. When it comes to their dreams, they deserve to wish for more than a life defined by their illness.
Alive and Kicking
Providing ethical jobs for people from communities facing disadvantage.
Dundalk Dog Rescue
Help us help them because every dog deserves a loving family.
Better Lives Foundation
Over 40 years experience working to improve health and education conditions in Sierra Leone.
Southern Area Hospice Services
Providing care free of charge to people who are living with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.
Team Red, White and Blue
Team RWB is a community of Veterans, Service Members, military families, and supporters, united by teamwork, shared values, and a common goal.
St Peter's Hospice
Support local patient care in Bristol and surrounding areas
Open Door Charity
Offering free, fast, and effective mental health support to help young people and adults thrive.
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