Downtown Ojai start and East Ojai opening loop.
Point-to-point route toward the Ventura coast.
Road and paved-path sections before the beachfront finish.
B.A.A. downhill indexing may apply. For 2027 Boston registration and beyond, certified courses with 1,500+ ft net downhill receive a +5:00 or +10:00 adjustment, and courses with 6,000+ ft net downhill are not eligible.
Mountains 2 Beach Marathon starts in downtown Ojai and opens with an East Ojai loop before heading through Meiners Oaks toward Ventura. Roads and a paved bike path lead into downtown Ventura, followed by a beachfront finish at Ventura State Beach Park.
BMQR course profile: Downhill.
Keep the opening Ojai loop controlled before settling into the descending sections. Save attention and energy for the turns through Ventura and the final beachfront approach.
The full marathon is scheduled for April 18, 2027 at 6:10 a.m. The Ojai start and Ventura finish are separate locations; review the organizer’s shuttle and parking instructions before making travel plans.
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