Marathons on Highway 1, CA

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Northern California:

Stinson Beach Marathon

The 25K course has 3,400 feet of climbing and descending. The course climbs 1,800 feet in the first three miles. Once you reach Pan Toll Ranger Station (Mile 3), you'll head downhill for approximately four miles until you find yourself in the heart of Muir Woods. From here, you'll climb approximately 1,600 feet over four miles as you make your way back to Pan Toll. At Mile 11 (Pan Toll), you're climbing is behind you. The rest of the course is downhill to Stinson Beach following the Matt Davis Trail.

Stinson Beach Marathon Website

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Northern California:

 The only race to run on the Golden Gate Bridge roadway.

2009 Race Information
The 2009 San Francisco Marathon™ will take place on Sunday, July 26, 2009.  Open registration in October 2008, the lowest registration rates will be offered the first month that registration is open.

San Francisco Marathon Website

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Central California:

Big Sur Marathon

“Spectacular, rewarding, mystical and unforgettable” are just a few of the words that have been used to describe our events. Finishing a marathon is a life-changing experience…finishing Big Sur will enrich your soul. Please join us the last Sunday in April for a run along the ragged edge of the Western World.

Big Sur Marathon Website

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Monterey | Carmel | Big Sur

Southern California:

Long Beach Marathon

Start on Shoreline Drive, pass the Pike at Shoreline Village over Queensway Bridge to the bow of the Queen Mary... Circle the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Lighthouse and Rainbow Harbor and head down to the beach. Participate in one of America’s most scenic Marathons. It’s Fast, Flat and Fun!

Long Beach Marathon Website

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Long Beach

Southern California:

Surf City Marathon

California's Classic Oceanfront Marathon 
This exclusive oceanfront course is a California Dream! Run on Pacific Coast Highway past the famous Huntington Beach pier and wind through the legendary surfing beaches of Southern California. Retro surf bands entertain along the way and the Finish Line Festival includes a beach side beer garden in the California sun.

Surf City Marathon Website

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Sunset Beach | Huntington Beach | Newport Beach