{"id":1859,"date":"2023-03-15T22:14:06","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T22:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marathontours.co.uk\/?post_type=events&#038;p=1859"},"modified":"2026-06-29T14:15:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T13:15:58","slug":"big-sur-marathon","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/events\/big-sur-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Sur International Marathon"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":1864,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"wds_primary_event_locations":0,"footnotes":""},"event_types":[137],"event_locations":[123],"event_distances":[126],"event_course_types":[135,134],"event_seasons":[38],"class_list":["post-1859","events","type-events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event_types-marathons","event_locations-north-america","event_distances-marathon","event_course_types-road","event_course_types-rural","event_seasons-spring"],"acf":{"event_hero_image":1865,"event_logo":"","event_logo_background":{"enable":false,"background_colour":"#FFFFFF"},"event_status":"pre-register","event_status_labels_available":"book-now","event_status_labels_waitlist":"available-soon","event_status_labels_off_sale":"sold-out","event_waitlist_button":{"link_option":"anchor","":null,"external_link":null},"event_additional_buttons":null,"event_book_button":{"link_option":"anchor","":null,"external_link":{"title":"Pre-reg for 2026 now!","url":"https:\/\/bookinggb.marathontours.com\/experience\/big-sur-international-marathon-2026-pre-registration\/138","target":""}},"event_extra_button":"","event_overview":"<h2>Big Sur International Marathon<\/h2>\r\nThe Big Sur International Marathon is a boutique-style <a href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/marathons\/\">marathon<\/a> and is considered a bucket-list race for running enthusiasts around the world. Established in 1986, it attracts around 4,500 runners each year and has earned many accolades including \u201cBest Destination Marathon in North America\u201d by the Ultimate Guide to Marathons.\r\n\r\nThe challenging course takes place on Highway One, starting in Big Sur and ending in Carmel. It offers unparalleled scenery as runners wind through majestic redwoods and experience spectacular coastal views along the Pacific Ocean. In addition to the exciting visual elements, runners are treated to musical interludes by Taiko drummers, Samba dancers and classical music from a grand pianist midway along the course.\r\n\r\nWhen you purchase a Marathon Tours &amp; Travel\u2019s package you are eligible to purchase a guaranteed entry! Join us in one of the most beautiful corners of the USA!\r\n\r\nThe Big Sur Marathon 2026 is an <span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldmarathonmajors.com\/agwr\/how-it-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AbbottWMM Marathon Tours &amp; Travel World Age Group Qualifying Race<\/a>.<\/span>","event_overview_button":"","event_feature_icons":null,"event_features":{"meals_included":{"detail":"Welcome reception &amp; pre-race pasta dinner","title":"Meals Included"},"guide":{"title":"Guide","detail":"Support from Marathon Tours &amp; Travel team"},"transfers":{"detail":"Race day transfers included to and from the race","title":"Transfers"},"trip_extension":{"title":"Trip Extension","detail":"Trip extension available upon request"},"accommodation":{"title":"Accommodation","detail":"Excellent 4* hotel "},"entry":{"title":"Entry","detail":"Guaranteed Big Sur International Marathon 2026 entry available"},"celebration_party":{"detail":"Access to VIP Celebration Tent","title":"Celebration Party"},"excursions":{"title":"Excursions","detail":"17 mile drive sightseeing tour included. Optional marathon course tour available."},"helping_hand":{"title":"A Helping Hand","detail":""},"worldwide_events":{"title":"Worldwide Events","detail":""},"medal_bling":{"title":"Medal Bling","detail":""}},"event_gallery":[{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1867},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1866},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1869},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1861},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1862},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1868}],"event_packages":[{"package_title":"Big Sur International Marathon ","package_duration":"3 or 4 Nights","package_dates":"22 - 26 April 2027","package_days":[{"day_title":"Thursday 22 April","day_content":"<strong>Four-Night Package Arrivals<\/strong>\r\n\r\nArrive in Monterey and check in to the Portola Hotel &amp; Spa. The afternoon is free for you to explore and enjoy this charming town at your leisure."},{"day_title":"Friday 23 April","day_content":"<strong>Three-Night Package Arrivals<\/strong>\r\n\r\nFor those on the four-night package, enjoy a five-hour bus tour and take in the stunning scenery that makes this part of the world so famous. You'll visit Pebble Beach, experience the 17-Mile Drive, and explore Monterey and Carmel. We will stop for a brief wine tasting in Carmel-by-the-Sea before you enjoy lunch on your own in this quaint and charming town. We recommend visiting the Health &amp; Fitness Expo today to pick up your race bib. This evening, we will gather for a Welcome Reception where you can meet your fellow runners!"},{"day_title":"Saturday 24 April","day_content":"The morning kicks off with an easy training run to loosen your legs. After a leisurely breakfast (on your own), we encourage you to join the guided tour of the marathon course. Advance registration is required for this optional course tour and we highly recommend it. It\u2019s a great way to mentally prepare for the race while enjoying the scenery in comfort - spectators are also welcome! The remainder of the afternoon is yours to rest, relax, shop, and enjoy. We will reconvene for our pre-race dinner, ensuring there is plenty of pasta! If you haven\u2019t already collected your bib, be sure to visit the Health &amp; Fitness Expo today."},{"day_title":"Sunday 25 April","day_content":"<strong>Race Day!<\/strong>\r\n\r\nBuses are organised by the Big Sur International Marathon 2026 and will depart very early this morning - more details will be provided as the date approaches. After the race, there will be an exclusive VIP Tent for all Marathon Tours &amp; Travel runners and compatriots at the finish line to celebrate your achievement! Be sure to stop by for refreshments including beer!"},{"day_title":"Monday 26 April","day_content":"<strong>Departure Day<\/strong>\r\n\r\nToday is either your departure day or the opportunity to have some free time to spend in the Monterey Bay area. It\u2019s a beautiful place to extend your stay and explore. We are happy to provide recommendations, such as a guided walking tour in Carmel, lunch and wine at the farm-to-table Cima Collina Ranch &amp; Vineyard, or a relaxing retreat at Refuge Spa in Carmel.\r\n\r\n<em>*Itinerary subject to change for 2027*<\/em>"}]}],"event_extensions":"","event_extensions_packages":null,"event_packages_and_rates":"<h3><strong>Guaranteed Big Sur International Marathon 2027 Entry\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nWe are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry. You can buy entry from Marathon Tours &amp; Travel if you also buy the accommodation package from us.\r\n<h3>Big Sur Marathon 2027 Package | Three-Night Package: April 23 \u2013 26 2027<\/h3>\r\n<strong>Features:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Three nights\u2019 accommodations at the Portola Hotel &amp; Spa<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Standard\u00a0rooms with all taxes included<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Shakeout run<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Welcome Reception<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pre-Race Pasta Dinner<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Bus transfer to the marathon start<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Shuttle bus from the Finish back to downtown Monterey<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Exclusive Access to VIP Tent at the Finish<\/li>\r\n \t<li>On-site Marathon Tours &amp; Travel Staff<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Guaranteed entry additional (limit of two entries per room).<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Big Sur Marathon 2027 Package | Four-Night Package: April 22 \u2013 26 2027<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>4 nights' accommodation at the Portola Hotel &amp; Spa<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hotel taxes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>17-mile drive tour<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Group training run<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Welcome reception<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pre-race pasta dinner<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Bus transfer to the marathon start<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Shuttle bus from the finish, back to downtown Monterey<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Exclusive Marathon Tours &amp; travel VIP tent at the finish<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Guidance and support from the Marathon Tours &amp; Travel team<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Optional Extra: - 2027 Rates Coming Soon<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Big Sur International Marathon 2026 guaranteed entry at \u00a3345<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Marathon Course Tour at \u00a359<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<em>*Inclusions subject to change for the 2027 packages.<\/em>\r\n<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"pt-0\">\r\n<div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\">\r\n<div class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>A longer stay?<\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"mailto:info@marathontours.co.uk\">Contact us<\/a> for a quote.","event_packages_and_rates_table":{"acftf":{"v":"1.3.24"},"p":{"o":{"uh":1},"ca":""},"c":[{"p":""}],"h":[{"c":""}],"b":[[{"c":""}]]},"event_rates_tables":[{"rate_table_title":"Big Sur International Marathon 2026 Rates (Rates coming soon for 2027)","rate_table":{"acftf":{"v":"1.3.30"},"p":{"o":{"uh":1},"ca":""},"c":[{"p":""},{"p":""},{"p":""}],"h":[{"c":"Rates (all prices are per person in UK pounds sterling)"},{"c":"Double Occupancy"},{"c":"Single Occupancy"}],"b":[[{"c":"3 nights from Friday 24 April 2026\n"},{"c":"\u00a31,075"},{"c":"\u00a31,775"}],[{"c":"4 nights from Thursday 23 April 2026\n"},{"c":"\u00a31,465"},{"c":"\u00a32,405"}]]}},{"rate_table_title":"Optional Extras (Rates coming soon for 2027)","rate_table":{"acftf":{"v":"1.3.30"},"p":{"o":{"uh":0},"ca":""},"c":[{"p":""},{"p":""}],"h":[{"c":""},{"c":""}],"b":[[{"c":"Marathon Entry"},{"c":"\u00a3345"}],[{"c":"B2B Entry"},{"c":"\u00a3505"}],[{"c":"Course Tour "},{"c":"\u00a359"}]]}}],"event_hotels":[{"hotel_images":[1885,1886,1887,1888],"hotel_location":"","hotel_title":"Portola Hotel &amp; Spa","hotel_details":"Adjoined to the Monterey Conference Center where the BSIM EXPO takes place, this refined spa hotel is within steps of restaurants, bars, cafes, shops and a five-minute walk to Fisherman\u2019s Wharf, as well as being 1.5 miles to Cannery Row.\r\n\r\nThe nautical-themed rooms and suites have marble bathrooms, Wi-Fi (fee required), 42-inch flat-screen TVs and Keurig coffeemakers. 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The course is USATF certified and a <a href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/events\/boston-marathon\/\">Boston Marathon<\/a> qualifier. The marathon has a strict six-hour time limit for all participants. A course map with elevation chart is available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigsurmarathon.org\/course-maps\/\">here.<\/a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Temperature:<\/strong> Average temperatures range between 10\u00b0C and 16\u00b0C.\r\n\r\n<strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Limited to 4,500 qualified entrants (must be 16 years or older, in good health, and well-trained). The Big Sur International Marathon 2027 is a challenging course with a cut-off time of 13:00PM, approximately six hours from when the last starter crosses the start mat in Big Sur.\r\n\r\n<strong>Awards:<\/strong> Every runner receives a technical fabric shirt in gender-specific sizing, featuring an original design. Only participants who complete the race within the six-hour time limit (chip time) will receive a Big Sur International Marathon 2027 finisher\u2019s medallion, an online finisher\u2019s certificate and be listed in the virtual official results book.\r\n\r\n<strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Difficult.","event_information_table":null,"event_registration_and_booking":"<strong>Conditions of Sale<\/strong>\r\n\r\nPlease note we cannot sell race entry without accommodation package. Race entry is not refundable.\r\n\r\nIf you wish to make any changes to your reservations, administration and\/or service fees might apply. For our general T&amp;C's please see <a href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.co.uk\/terms-conditions\/\">here<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>How to Book\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTo make your booking, click on the book now button, ensuring that you select the correct number of rooms and types for all members in your party plus all the required extras. When you book, we will require a deposit to confirm your place.\r\n\r\nPlease read all the important information. If you have any questions please <a href=\"mailto:info@marathontours.co.uk\">contact us<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Payments<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWhen you confirm your booking, we will take a deposit payment. Subsequent payments are taken automatically.\r\n\r\n<strong>Travel advice<\/strong>\r\n\r\nBefore you travel, check the \u2018Entry requirements\u2019 section for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\/usa\">USA\u2019s<\/a> current entry restrictions and requirements.\r\n\r\n<strong>Travel Insurance<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<span data-teams=\"true\">We strongly recommend travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover. Make sure that you are insured for existing medical conditions, any activities you plan to do and any equipment that you plan to take. Travel insurance covers you if anything doesn\u2019t go to plan before you travel as well, so we recommend sorting it at the time of booking. For more information, <a id=\"menuraev\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/travel-insurance\/\" href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/travel-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link click here\">click here<\/a>.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Race Rules and Terms of Participation<\/strong>\r\n\r\nOur itinerary and details regarding the race are based on current information available at the time this package was released for sale. Whilst we expect the details to remain correct, changes are possible and will be confirmed nearer to the trip after the race organisers have confirmed final instructions. All race rules and procedures need to be followed. Please find the event information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigsurmarathon.org\/\">here<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Starting Pens and Bib Numbers<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAlthough we are licensed to sell official entries for the Big Sur Marathon 2027, we have no influence over the allocation of starting times and bib numbers.\r\n\r\nCloser to the event we will send you a link which will allow you to complete the registration process for the event. Once you have finalised the registration process, the race organisers will allocate you a starting time and bib based on the information provided. Please read the race rules and terms for participation carefully, as you have to accept them to participate in the event.\r\n\r\n<strong>Credit card<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAll hotels need a credit card imprint upon check in where a value is held and released when you check out. Any incidentals such as room service or chargeable extras to the room would be deducted.\r\n\r\n<strong>Security Policy<\/strong>\r\n\r\nMarathon Tours &amp; Travel's security policy requires that anyone staying in our room block must be registered as part of our package. If a registered client attempts to house a non-registered guest and\/or invite them to attend any of our scheduled activities, the registered guest\u2019s tour package will be forfeited and parties may be denied access to future tours. 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