Ventura, CA
Sunday, June 7, 2026
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Race Dates
2027: TBDCourse Information
Profile: Mostly FlatRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 61°F (16°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 97.99Race Size
2026: 202 FinishersBQ Percentages
2026: 5.5%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 57°F (14°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
48°F (9°C) |
PR Score |
98.2 |
Course Score |
99.13 |
The Seaside Marathon was the 338th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 371st largest marathon in the U.S..
In 2026, 5.5% of Seaside Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 10% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Seaside Marathon ranked 139th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 127th so far in 2026. In California, it ranked 10th in 2025 and 10th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Seaside Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.
The Seaside Marathon has a Course Score of 99.34, ranking it as the 153rd fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 11th fastest marathon course in California.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Seaside Marathon a PR Score of 97.99. The PR Score ranks the Seaside Marathon as the 291st best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 23rd best marathon for a PR in California.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Seaside Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and California for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 27 feet (8m)
Min Elevation: 8 feet (2m)
Elevation Gain: 328 feet (100m)
Elevation Loss: 328 feet (100m)
Course updated 05/13/2026
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