California · Half Marathon · 5K (plus 3K/5K in Pacific Grove on Saturday)
Monterey Bay Half Marathon
Monterey Bay Half Marathon is a half marathon and 5K (plus 3K/5K in Pacific Grove on Saturday) event held in Monterey, California. It is usually held in November; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 6,300 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- November
- Location
- Monterey, CA
- Field size
- ~6,300 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- November (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Monterey, California
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K (plus 3K/5K in Pacific Grove on Saturday)
- Field size
- About 6,300 runners
- Course
- Gently rolling coastal course along the bay (~200-300 ft gain)
- Registration
- montereybayhalfmarathon.org
- Official website
- montereybayhalfmarathon.org
About the Monterey Bay Half Marathon
A scenic coastal half marathon through historic Monterey, Cannery Row, and Pacific Grove along Monterey Bay.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of California's most popular half marathons; sold out in 8 days for 2026
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Monterey Bay Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Monterey Bay Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in November. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Monterey Bay Half Marathon held?
- In Monterey, California.
- What distances does the Monterey Bay Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K (plus 3K/5K in Pacific Grove on Saturday).
- How many people run the Monterey Bay Half Marathon?
- About 6,300 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Monterey Bay Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at montereybayhalfmarathon.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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