Races Half marathon · Monterey, USA
Monterey Bay Half Marathon
Monterey Bay Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in Monterey, USA, held each November. A loop from downtown Monterey along Cannery Row and the Pacific Grove shoreline. The organiser lists about 32 m of total gain and loss, with start and finish near sea level. Early November mornings on Monterey Bay are cool and often foggy at the start, around 8 to 18°C. Flat courses like Monterey's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
November
every year
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Early November mornings on Monterey Bay are cool and often foggy at the start, around 8 to 18°C.
Racing this course well
A loop from downtown Monterey along Cannery Row and the Pacific Grove shoreline. The organiser lists about 32 m of total gain and loss, with start and finish near sea level.
Flat courses like Monterey's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- Does it sell out?
- YesThe organiser's site marked the 2026 race as sold out.
Official Monterey Bay Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 07:00
- Time limit
- 3.5 hours
- Also on the day
- 5k, 3k
The course in numbers
- Total climb
- 30 m (100 ft)
- Total descent
- 30 m (100 ft)
- Course status
- USATF certified
Worth knowing
- First run in 1986.
- The race is run by the Big Sur Marathon Foundation.
Pick your goal for Monterey
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Monterey Bay Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Monterey Bay Half Marathon?
- It is held each November in Monterey, USA. Check the official Monterey Bay Half Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Monterey Bay Half Marathon course flat?
- A loop from downtown Monterey along Cannery Row and the Pacific Grove shoreline. The organiser lists about 32 m of total gain and loss, with start and finish near sea level.
- Does the Monterey Bay Half Marathon sell out?
- Yes. The organiser's site marked the 2026 race as sold out.
- How should I train for the Monterey Bay Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Monterey Bay Half Marathon's profile and the November weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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