May 21st

11TH Mountains 2 Beach
DON'T MISS IT!

Run a course surrounded by the beautiful Ojai mountains that will have you winding through the Venture River Valley to the pristine beaches of the last great surf town, Ventura California.

FULL MARATHON
HALF MARATHON
5K & KIDS 1 K

New M2B Full and Half Marathon Event Date:
May 20th-21st Weekend

Race Information

Ambassadors

Vendor Information

Road Closure

Start in the mountains, end at the beach

Starting in beautiful downtown Ojai California, the marathon course begins at just over 700 feet, gradually descends to sea-level over 22 miles, and finishes near the historic downtown Ventura, California Pier. The course is lightning fast and is a USATF certified Boston Marathon Qualifier (CA22014TEB). Space is limited so don’t wait and miss out. We have sold out every year, several months early! We offer jackets, t-shirts and more! Order your Mountains 2 Beach merchandise today!

Giving back to the Community

Each year we are improving ways to help better the community and world we live and run in. Donate to our Official Charity Partners and you can be sure you are making a positive impact on the health and wellness of children within the community.
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Our Partners and Sponsors

Gain access to our participants, spectators and volunteers by becoming a sponsor. For sponsorship opportunities please email Ben Dewitt at Info@mountains2beachmarathon.com

Volunteer Information

The Mountains 2 Beach Marathon cannot be a successful event without a wealth of amazing volunteers. WE ALWAYS NEED A FEW GOOD SOULS! We have volunteering opportunities that include aid stations, road crossing, finish line help, course set-up, course break down, and more. Click Here For More About Volunteering

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A variety of runs to choose from

Marathon

The Mountains 2 Beach Marathon is 26.2 miles of mountain and beachfront scenery. Starting in beautiful downtown Ojai California, the course begins at just over 700 ft. and gradually descends to sea-level over 22 miles, and finishing near the historic Ventura, California Pier. The course is a lightning fast, USATF certified Boston Marathon Qualifier (CA22014TEB). Space is limited so don’t wait and miss out. We have sold out every year, several months early! Register Today!

Half Marathon

The Mountains 2 Beach Half-Marathon is a fast, beautiful, point to point 13.1 mile course. The race starts in the quiet town of Oak View at the half way point of the full marathon and runs gently downhill to the Ventura beachfront finishing just past the historic Ventura Pier with the Mountains 2 Beach Marathon finishers. The half-marathon is limited to the first 1500 entrants. Register Today!

Beachfront 5K

With a beautiful ocean side start the Beachfront 5k starts near the finish line for all three events… and heads directly to downtown Ventura where it joins in with the full and half marathon at miles 23.5 and 10.5 respectively. From there the course will take you east and after a downhill run you will come back to the beach and your final mile of the race. New 5K Course Description coming soon. It will be flat and fast… Register Today!

Kids 1K Fun Run

At the Mountains 2 Beach Marathon & Half, we are committed to aiding in developing and supporting the young athletes as much as we feasibly can. Check out our Saturday Kids 1k. Register Today!