The Half Moon Bay International Marathon features "26.2 Miles of Running Heaven" along the gorgeous Pacific Coastline in the charming area of Half Moon Bay, California. Described by past participants as "Big race amenities with a small town feel", race organizers have worked v...ery hard to create an event which will endure for years to come.
Four events are planned for race day including a full and half marathon distance, a 10k and a Free 5K fun run. All courses are run on a mixture of paved coastal trails, local streets and some hard-packed dirt trails. The trail portions of the course offer some of the most spectacular vistas of the entire course.
The marathon course is unique in that it features 26 miles all along the Pacific coastline, avoiding all major streets for a wonderful running experience. September offers the prettiest weather for the local area, yet ideal running conditions as temperatures will typically range between the low 50s to the mid 60s.
The Marathon is USATF certified and accordingly is recognized by the Boston Marathon and other events which require qualification on a certified course. The course is a relatively flat course with very little elevation gain, run at sea level in usually excellent weather conditions---a great opportunity for you to meet or exceed your goals! read more
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