The Seaside Marathon is a 100% beachfront course starting at Solimar Beach and running along the famous Rincon HWY-1 bike path in Ventura CA. The three loop course has miles of oceanfront running.
The Seaside Marathon was the 383rd largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 521st largest in 2023.
Last year 15.6% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 5.6% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Seaside Marathon the 83rd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 326th highest percentage in 2023.
Its Course Score of 99.34 ranks it as the 138th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 10th fastest course in California.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Seaside Marathon a PR Score of 97.99. This PR Score ranks it as the 275th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 22nd fastest in California.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
Seaside Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 27 feet (8m) Min Elevation: 8 feet (2m)
