The Big Sur Marathon follows the most beautiful coastline in the world and, for runners, one of the most challenging. The athletes who participate may draw inspiration from the spectacular views, but it takes major discipline to conquer the hills of Highway One on the way to the finish line. Named "Best Marathon in North America" by The Ultimate Guide to Marathons, the Big Sur International Marathon continues to sell out earlier and earlier each year and, as a major destination marathon, draws entrants from all over the world.
Michael Anderson The Big Sur to Carmel run literally takes your breath away. It's no surprise that this stretch of Highway One along California's Pacific Coast was the nation's first nationally designated Scenic Highway.
Big Sur Marathon, Race Date: 2025-04-27, Distance: Marathon
Division
Time
Name
Age
Home
Male
2:31:02
SIMON RICCI
27
SF
2nd Male
2:36:08
JAKE ERSCHEN
33
WAUWATOSA
3rd Male
2:42:29
NIC AUBERT
37
WOODBURY
4th Male
2:44:44
RUSSELL MARTIN
42
BALTIMORE
Female
2:49:39
SERENA BURLA
42
STAFFORD
2nd Female
2:52:56
ANNE FLOWER
35
COLORADO SPRG
3rd Female
2:59:02
LIZ ERSCHEN
32
WAUWATOSA
4th Female
3:02:32
JANEL ZICK
33
VALLEY CITY
Division
Time
Name
Age
Home
M 40-49
2:44:44
RUSSELL MARTIN
42
BALTIMORE
M 50-59
3:05:59
ALVARO JUNIOR
54
NOVA LIMA
M 60-69
3:19:48
BIN LIU
62
POWAY
M 70+
4:13:33
BOB COSMAN
70
MELROSE
F 40-49
2:49:39
SERENA BURLA
42
STAFFORD
F 50-59
3:13:56
ANNE THEISEN
52
SEATTLE
F 60-69
3:51:14
DEANNE BLAS
61
SIMPSONVILLE
The Big Sur International Marathon is a point-to-point course run on scenic CA Highway 1 from Big Sur to Carmel the last Sunday of April every year. Towering redwoods, crashing waves, coastal mountains and verdant pastures are featured on this bucket list course. The centerpiece of the course is the iconic Bixby Bridge, located at the halfway point of the race, where you’ll be greeted by a tuxedoed musician playing a Yamaha Baby Grand Piano.
The Big Sur to Carmel run literally takes your breath away. It's no surprise that this stretch of Highway One along California's Pacific Coast was the nation's first nationally designated Scenic Highway.