"He wished for me to carry on his legacy at the marathon," Martinez said. Now, 20 years later, Martinez is a fixture at the event, inspiring runners as they descend from Hurricane Point.

UPDATED: April 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM PDT CARMEL – From the pandemic to a mudslide taking out a portion of the course last year, the Big Sur Marathon has faced a series of challenges in recent years.

From the pandemic to a mudslide taking out a portion of the course last year, the Big Sur Marathon has faced a series of challenges in recent years. Persevering, though, is what runners and race ...

This year’s Big Sur International Marathon is expected to return to its traditional point-to-point course. (Monterey Herald file) By John Devine PUBLISHED: April 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM PDT ...