Mountains 2 Beach Marathon
Ventura, United States of America · Monday 19 April 2027
The event is a 26.2-mile marathon that takes place in Southern California, beginning in downtown Ojai and finishing near the Ventura Pier, adjacent to Ventura Beach. The course features a point-to-point route that starts at just over 700 feet in elevation and descends steadily to sea level over approximately 22 miles, making it one of the more prominent downhill marathons in the United States.
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Adjusted Time
4:16:53
Time difference: +16.9 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain163m
Elevation High287m
Elevation Low2m
Weather Forecast
High17°C
Low12°C
Chance of Rain1%
How hard is Mountains 2 Beach Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 78% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Mountains 2 Beach Marathon plays about 20 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #252 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #142 of 575 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Mountains 2 Beach Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Mountains 2 Beach Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:12:39 | +12:39 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:44:48 | +14:48 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:16:53 | +16:53 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:48:57 | +18:57 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:21:01 | +21:01 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:53:06 | +23:06 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:25:11 | +25:11 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Mountains 2 Beach Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Mountains 2 Beach Marathon is a full marathon held in Ventura, United States of America. It is scheduled for Monday 19 April 2027. The course is run on mixed surface with 163m of total climbing, with its high point near 287m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Mountains 2 Beach Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 163m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course, ranging between roughly 2m and 287m above sea level. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for April, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 12°C to 17°C. This temperature range is widely considered optimal for marathon performance, allowing efficient heat dissipation without cold-related issues. There is a low chance of rain (1%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Mixed
Mountains 2 Beach Marathon features a mixed-surface course, combining sections of road with unpaved terrain such as gravel paths, parkland, or boardwalks. Mixed courses add variety but also introduce some unpredictability in footing. Expect slightly slower times than on a pure road course, and road-trail hybrid shoes may be the best footwear option.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Mountains 2 Beach Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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