Big Sur International Marathon

The event is a point-to-point road marathon held annually along California's Highway 1, spanning from Big Sur to Carmel-by-the-Sea on the last Sunday in April. The course travels through a mix of coastal terrain including redwood forests, open ranches, and sections directly overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The route is notable for encompassing the iconic Bixby Bridge at roughly the halfway mark, where a pianist performs for entrants as they cross.\n\nThe race is recognized for its difficulty, feat