Monterey Bay Half Marathon takes place on Sun, Nov 8, 2026 in Monterey, United States. The main route is 21.1 km.
- Date
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026
- Start
- Monterey 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 21.1 km
- Climbing
- 32 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 5-week plan to Monterey Bay Half Marathon
The Peak phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The Monterey Bay Half Marathon is an out-and-back course beginning in historic downtown Monterey, running along Steinbeck’s Cannery Row and the Pacific Grove shoreline with scenic ocean views.
What this race demands
The Monterey Bay Half Marathon demands steady pacing over a standard 21.1 km distance along a coastal out-and-back course.
Aerobic Endurance
Covering the 21.1 km distance requires sustained cardiovascular output and consistent energy management throughout the run.
Pacing Discipline
The out-and-back format along the shoreline requires controlled initial pacing to ensure a strong return leg.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
1:50–2:10
Peak-week training
5–7 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Monterey Bay Half Marathon is 5 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak2 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Monterey Bay Half Marathon?
Monterey Bay Half Marathon takes place on Sun, Nov 8, 2026 in Monterey, United States.
How long is Monterey Bay Half Marathon?
The main route is 21.1 km.
What does Monterey Bay Half Marathon demand?
The Monterey Bay Half Marathon demands steady pacing over a standard 21.1 km distance along a coastal out-and-back course.
How much climbing does Monterey Bay Half Marathon have?
Monterey Bay Half Marathon has 32 m of climbing.
Who is Monterey Bay Half Marathon for?
Monterey Bay Half Marathon is open to all participants.
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