Monterey Bay Half Marathon

Monterey, CA, USA · November 8, 2026
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Comfortable temps

Mild 60°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 69°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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Race Info

The Monterey Bay Half Marathon is a road race in 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. Race weekend also includes the Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K and By-the-Bay 3K. The USATF-certified course (CA23010DT) has a men's course record of 1:02:32 (Ian Dobson, 2006) and a women's course record of 1:08:03 (Victory Chepngeno, 2019), and carries a 3.5-hour time limit.

Race weekend

Saturday, November 7
8:00 AMBy-the-Bay 3K (1.9 mi)
8:30 AMPacific Grove Lighthouse 5K (3.1 mi)
Sunday, November 8
7:00 AMMonterey Bay Half Marathon (13.1 mi)
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FAQ

When is the 2026 Monterey Bay Half Marathon?

The 2026 Monterey Bay Half Marathon will be held on Sunday November 8, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Monterey Bay Half Marathon?

The time limit for the Monterey Bay Half Marathon is 3.5 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Monterey Bay Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 70°F and a low of 59°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 5 years of data
Avg Temp
52°F
L:48° H:57°
RunScore
9
Conditions
Rain Freq
0%
0 of 5 yrs
Wind4mph
Dew40°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
clear-day
59°/64°-
7
2024
clear-day
42°/56°-
10
2023
clear-day
51°/64°-
9
2022
clear-day
43°/53°-
10
2019
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46°/50°-
10