Monterey Bay Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Comfortable temps
Mild 51°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 60°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. Moderate humidity at 69% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
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Race Info
The Monterey Bay Half Marathon is an annual road race held in downtown Monterey, California, organized by the Big Sur Marathon Foundation. The out-and-back course starts on Del Monte Avenue, runs along Cannery Row and the Pacific Grove shoreline to a turnaround near Asilomar Beach, and finishes at Custom House Plaza in Monterey State Historic Park. The race weekend also includes the Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K and By-the-Bay 3K on the preceding Saturday. First held in 1986, the course is USATF certified (CA23010DT) and has a 3.5-hour time limit.
