Name: Pacific Grove City Marathon 26.2, Half 13.1, 5k
Start: 2026-10-18
End: 2026-10-18
Location: Monterey

About the Event

Join us on this historical scenic trek along 17 mile Drive in Monterey County. See views of the legendary Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove and Monterey Bay Coast with the Seagulls, Pelicans, Deer, Otters, and other upclose wild life as you complete your event. Course will be USATF Boston Marathon Qualifier certified. Included in your race pack will be customized racing bibs, long sleeve dry release race T-shirt, bag, and for all those that finish the official course an authentic Pacific Grove City Marathon 26.2, Half 13.1, 10k, 5k, 1k medallion. Don't miss!

There is plenty of parking at the Cannery Row Public parking garage (open 24/7). Come early and be part of the excitement as you secure a PR on this beautiful coastal community. Optional race packet pick up will be at the Monterey California Pizza Kitchen (1100 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA) from 4-5:30 pm or on race day starting at 7 am at the race Start (886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940). Race is chip timed so you must wear bib on front torso for the whole event. Water, Gatorade, Gel/Gu, and first aid will be on the course every 3 miles. Call 911 in case of an emergency or race director for a sprained ankle for pick up. We want to thank the City of Monterey, City of Pacific Grove, the Pebble Beach Community Service District and the County of Monterey for allowing us to host this historical event.

Races Offered

Pacific Grove City - 10k

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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$50.00

Pacific Grove City - 13.1

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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$75.00

Pacific Grove City - 1k kids

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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$35.00

Pacific Grove City - 26.2

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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$100.00

Pacific Grove City - 5k

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$50.00

Pacific Grove City - Sponsor

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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63 days remaining

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$1000.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Monterey.

thermostat Temperature

13.5° / 26.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

11.7° / 23.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 35m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

5.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

46.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:13

nightlight Sunset

18:28

About Monterey

Learn more about the host city, Monterey.

Monterey is a city in the Monterey County area of Monterey Bay in California. Monterey is one of the more beautiful coastal cities of California, and then a historic city can make for a great two-day trip for those visiting San Francisco or a weekend getaway for California natives. It has more historic buildings in its downtown than any other city west of Santa Fe, and a world-class aquarium.