Monterey Bay Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool temps, light winds
Runners will face a pleasant temperature trend, starting at 50°F and peaking at 59°F. With light winds from the ESE at 8 mph and humidity around 70%, conditions are favorable for racing. Runners should maintain a steady pace and stay hydrated, as the humidity may feel a bit heavier despite the cooler temperatures.
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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.
