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Race A
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Race B
Race A
Big Sur International Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race B
Cape Town Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race A
Big Sur International Marathon
Big Sur, USA
Race B
Cape Town Marathon
Cape Town, South Africa
Date
Expected April 2027
Oct 18, 2026
Month
Apr
Oct
Location
🇺🇸 Big Sur, USA
🇿🇦 Cape Town, South Africa
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
2100 m
▲
290 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Check official site
Registration open
Season
Spring · Americas
Spring · Africa
Race-day temp.
10–18°C
18–24°C
Conditions
Coastal fog often at the start, clearing mid-morning
Sunny with possible SE wind (the Cape Doctor)
Humidity
65–80%
45–60%
Wind
15–35 km/h — can be brutal on the exposed cliffs
15–30 km/h S (variable and strong)
Qualifies for
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