Monterey Bay Half Marathon

08/16/2026

The countdown is officially on.... 12 weeks until the Monterey Bay Half Marathon! 👟

Time to build your routine, stay consistent, and enjoy the miles ahead. Who's ready?

08/02/2026

Running is better with friends 💙🏃‍♂️

Happy National Friendship Day to the training partners, race buddies, and finish line friends who make every mile more memorable.

07/07/2026

Name a better feeling than a race morning sunrise on the Pacific Coast 🌅🌊

06/03/2026

There’s just something about running that brings people together. 🏃🌊

Happy Global Running Day to the amazing community that makes the Monterey Bay Half Marathon so special. Team BSMF wouldn’t be what it is without all of you. 🫶

05/28/2026

Consider this your sign 👟 The Monterey Bay Half Marathon is getting close to a sellout, and race weekend on the coast waits for no one 🌊

We’re 96% full. Register before it’s too late!

https://register.hakuapp.com/?event=7f9beb6512e7014d5cd7

05/27/2026

The Monterey Bay Half Marathon was named the Best Half Marathon in California for 2026 🏆 Now it’s your turn to see what the hype is about. Registration is officially OPEN, and spots are almost gone! You won’t want to miss your chance to run 13.1 miles along one of the most scenic coastlines around. 🌊🏃‍♂️ Sign up before it's too late!

05/24/2026

Pacific Grove coastline is putting on a show 🌊✨

Come see for yourself at the 2026 Monterey Bay Half Marathon on November 8! Registration is OPEN and spots are filling FAST.

Register now: https://register.hakuapp.com/?event=7f9beb6512e7014d5cd7

05/20/2026

Registration opens TODAY for the 2026 Monterey Bay Half Marathon, Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K, and By-the-Bay 3K! Don’t miss this scenic out-and-back course with ALL the views—and with another sellout expected this year, now’s the time to lock in your spot.

🏃‍♂️ Perfect for runners of all levels
🗓️ November 7-8, 2026

Register: https://register.hakuapp.com/?event=7f9beb6512e7014d5cd7

05/20/2026

Registration PSA! Our website is experiencing HEAVY traffic currently. Use the link below to register if you are getting a loading error on our website.

Thank you for your patience!

The Monterey Bay Half Marathon is an out-and-back course beginning in historic downtown Monterey, running along Steinbeck’s Cannery Row, and next to the beautiful Pacific Grove shoreline. The course features scenic views of waves crashing on rocky beaches, beautiful Victorian-era homes, and freque...