Races Marathon · Big Sur, USA
Big Sur International Marathon
Big Sur International Marathon is a hilly marathon in Big Sur, USA, held each April. Highway 1 along the Pacific with the two-mile climb to Hurricane Point — one of the world's most scenic and honest road marathons. April on this coast is cool (8-14C) with headwinds a real factor. Respect Big Sur International Marathon's profile: pace the climbs conservatively and practise downhill running — quads fail before lungs here.
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When
April
every year
Course
hilly
Marathon
Conditions
April on this coast is cool (8-14C) with headwinds a real factor.
Racing this course well
Highway 1 along the Pacific with the two-mile climb to Hurricane Point — one of the world's most scenic and honest road marathons.
Respect Big Sur International Marathon's profile: pace the climbs conservatively and practise downhill running — quads fail before lungs here.
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Asked often
- When is the Big Sur International Marathon?
- It is held each April in Big Sur, USA. Check the official Big Sur International Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Big Sur International Marathon course flat?
- Highway 1 along the Pacific with the two-mile climb to Hurricane Point — one of the world's most scenic and honest road marathons.
- How should I train for the Big Sur International Marathon?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Big Sur International Marathon: hilly terrain, April conditions. RunV generates a plan for your goal time and rebuilds it every time life interrupts the Big Sur build.
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