Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
District: 05 - Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties
Contact: Heidi Crawford or Ashton Harris
Phone: (805) 549-3138 or (805) 549-3237
27 MILES OF HIGHWAY 1 TO CLOSE FOR BIG SUR MARATHON
SUNDAY, APRIL 26 FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM
MONTEREY COUNTY — The Big Sur International Marathon returns to Highway 1 on Sunday, April 26. On that Sunday, just over 27 miles on Highway 1 on the Big Sur Coast will be closed from 4 am to 1 pm to accommodate this world-renowned event which draws participants from around the world. Nearly 10,000 athletes, thousands of spectators, and hundreds of volunteers will be taking part.
On Sunday, April 26, between 4 am and 1 pm, Highway 1 will be closed from near the start of the race at Big Sur Station (Post Mile 45.64) to just past the finish line at Rio Road in Carmel (PM 72.92).
Only emergency vehicles and scheduled CHP-led caravans are allowed on Highway 1 during the race. If travel for local residents is necessary between 4 am and 1 pm, travelers may join the CHP-led caravan on the schedule available at the following link:
https://www.bigsurmarathon.org/traffic-information/
For additional information about the Big Sur International Marathon on Sunday April 26, please visit: https://www.bigsurmarathon.org/
CHP will be on hand to assist with traffic control while message and directional signs will be in place to alert travelers.
Congratulations to all the race participants and their support teams.
Road information and updates can also be found on Caltrans Central Coast District 5 Social Media Platforms: X at @CaltransD5, Facebook at: Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) and Instagram at: Caltrans_D5.
For information about transportation projects transforming communities throughout the state, visit: Build.ca.gov.
Our crews deserve to get home safely too.
Drive slowly and carefully in work zones.
CHP Traffic Incident Information Page: https://cad.chp.ca.gov/
Traveler Information at: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
