MOUNTAINS 2 BEACH

Marathon Course Description

The Mountains 2 Beach Marathon is 26.2 miles of mountain and beachfront scenery. Starting in beautiful downtown Ojai, California, you start off with a 6 mile loop through East Ojai. This loop brings runners back by the start area which makes for great spectating. After running back through town you approach community of Meiners Oaks. After a few miles, the course takes a right onto the Ventura River Bike Path. After exiting you head Santa Ana for some back country roads. After several miles trending downhill, runners begin to see civilization again on Ventura Ave. At Shell Rd turn back onto the final section of our paved bike path and continues to Downtown. After a tour of downtown Ventura, runners make one of the final turns and come face to face with the famous Ventura Beach front. Try not to get distracted by the beauty as you still have just over a mile to go of beach side running which brings you to the finish line and festival. Over the 26.2 miles you will see beautiful mountain peaks, the Ventura River Basin, the Historic Ventura Downtown district, and the world renowned Ventura Coast line. There is a total downhill of over 700 feet. The course is a lightning fast, USATF certified Boston Marathon Qualifier. Space is limited so don’t wait and miss out. We have sold out every year, several months early! USATF Course Certification Number (for Boston Marathon Qualification): CA24015TEB

Aid Stations and Water Stations

Aid Stations A-O (16 Total) Across the Full Route. Averaging 1.5-2 miles between support. Water/Cups and Basic First Aid will be provided at every Aid Station. *Distances are approximate: Aid Station A-Mile 1.4 & 4.9- You will hit this station twice, B-3.2. C-6.4, D-7.9, E-9, F-10.8, G-12.4, H-14.2, I-15.9, J-17.4, K-18.8, L-20.1, M-21.5, N-23.3, O-25.1 In addition to above: Electrolyte drink provided by Fluid will be at Aid Stations B, D, F, I, J, K, M, N, & O Energy gels will be at Aid Stations G & L Medical Stations (with EMT or higher) will be at Aid Stations G, J, & N

Restrooms

Restrooms will be available at the Start, every Aid Station and the Finish.

Course Time Limit

Due to permitting restrictions, we will have the following course cutoff policy. Runners must maintain a 14 min/per mile pace through miles 6, 13 and 23 in order to finish with full support from the event staff and volunteers. If you plan on/or end up running slower than a 14 min mile please pay attention to the following:

• Mile 6.4 (Aid Station C) at 8:05 am (17.5 min mile pace) If you are at this point after 8:05 am you will not be able to continue. All traffic control/course markings/mile markers/ and aid stations will be removed at this time. The race will not be able to provide you with any services if you decide to continue. If you would like to stop, the event will provide free transportation to the finish line area from this location.
• Mile 12.4 (Aid Station G) at 9:45 am (17.5 min per mile pace) If you are at this point after 9:45 am you will not be able to continue. All traffic control/course markings/mile markers/ and aid stations will be removed at this time. The race will not be able to provide you with any services if you decide to continue. If you would like to stop, the event will provide free transportation to the finish line area from this location.
• Mile 23 at 11:30 am- this cut off will impact more runners but is not a mandatory stopping point. If impacted you will be given a map and a bottle of water to finish the last 3 miles. Our permits require certain roads in downtown Ventura to open at this time, so rules of the road will apply. Runners must use sidewalks and crosswalks where appropriate. Course markings/mile markers/and aid stations will be removed from the roads by 12:00pm. Follow the map to the Finish Line, we will be waiting for you and you will receive an official time.