Ventura Marathon
- Date
- February 21, 2027
- Location
- Ventura, Ventura, CA
- Distance
- Marathon · 1/2 Marathon · Marathon - Deferred from 2026 & more
From the Organizer
Join us for the 13th edition of the Ventura Marathon. Both the Half and Full Marathon are Point to Point Downhill Races with the full marathon being one of the top BQ races in the State and Country.
Please go to www.VenturaMarathon.com for all of the information.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
65°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oxnard Ventura Co Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Ventura Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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Youth
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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 Ventura Marathon?
- Ventura Marathon is a running race held in Ventura, California on February 21, 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 Ventura Marathon?
- Sunday, February 21, 2027 in Ventura, California at Ventura, Ventura, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Ventura Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Ventura Marathon
Feb 21, 2027