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Race B
Race A
Big Sur International Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race B
Reykjavik Marathon
Best for
Newer marathoners
Race A
Big Sur International Marathon
Big Sur, USA
Race B
Reykjavik Marathon
Reykjavik, Iceland
Date
Expected April 2027
Expected August 2027
Month
Apr
Aug
Location
🇺🇸 Big Sur, USA
🇮🇸 Reykjavik, Iceland
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
2100 m
▲
140 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Check official site
Check official site
Season
Spring · Americas
Summer · Europe
Race-day temp.
10–18°C
10–16°C
Conditions
Coastal fog often at the start, clearing mid-morning
Cool and dramatic — can be windy near the coast
Humidity
65–80%
70–80%
Wind
15–35 km/h — can be brutal on the exposed cliffs
15–25 km/h variable
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