Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half
- Date
- April 17, 2027
- Location
- 901 San Pedro St, Ventura, CA
- Distance
- Full Marathon · Half Marathon · 10k & more
From the Organizer
Uniquely situated and completely surrounded by beautiful mountains, the city of Ojai holds the start of the Mountains 2 Beach Marathon while the half starts closer to the beach. This point to point race winds through the Ventura River Valley as it makes its way to the pristine beaches of the last great surf town in California, Ventura. Runners will love the gradual downhill nature of the race, which is prime to make you faster but not hurt the knees, and the amazing weather of the area. After a final tour of beach front Ventura, runners and their families are treated to a finish line party only steps away from the surf and the shops and restaurants of Historic Downtown Ventura. As a certified Boston Qualifier, the courses, the race and the surrounding communities make for the perfect destination marathon and half.
Events
Host City
About Ventura, CA
Elevation
288 ft
Nearest Airport
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport · 34 mi
Major Hub
BUR
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half?
- Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half is a running race held in Ventura, California on April 17, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half?
- Saturday, April 17, 2027 in Ventura, California at 901 San Pedro St, Ventura, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half
Apr 17, 2027