Club race plans
Train for Berkeley and Big Sur With Us
Register directly with the race, then email the club to join our community training.
Participation & safety
Running involves risk. Join only if the activity is right for you, and take responsibility for your safety and belongings.
Race rules, fees, and waivers are set by each organizer.
Read the safety disclaimerRacing together in 2026
Berkeley Half Marathon
Run through Berkeley neighborhoods and landmarks, including Telegraph Avenue, Sather Gate, the UC Berkeley campus, North Berkeley, and the Fourth Street district.
- Date
- Start
- 7:30 AM
- Distance
- 13.1 miles
- Place
- Berkeley, California
Course: USATF-certified course with about 630 feet of elevation gain
Register with the official race, then tell the club you are joining so we can connect you with the training group.
Club drawing application submitted
Big Sur Marathon
A demanding point-to-point marathon on Highway 1, with coastal views, rolling hills, redwoods, Hurricane Point, and the landmark crossing at Bixby Bridge.
- Date
- Start
- 6:45 AM
- Distance
- 26.2 miles
- Place
- Big Sur to Carmel, California
Course: Point-to-point Highway 1 course with 2,182 feet of elevation gain
The 2027 marathon drawing runs August 19–September 2, 2026. Winners are announced September 8; selection is not guaranteed.