Castle to Coast Fun Run -
About this race
Wake up with the sunrise for a unique Central Coast experience!
Castle to Coast starts at stunning William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach, nestled beneath iconic Hearst Castle. Lace up for an invigorating 8.2-mile run along breathtaking Highway 1, making your way to the charming coastal town of Cambria, finishing at Shamel Park.
Enjoy spectacular early morning ocean views of the Pacific Ocean, making this run as visually stunning as it is energizing. This low-key, feel-good event is the perfect way to kick off your new year, whether you’re a seasoned runner or simply looking for a fun and rewarding challenge.
Along the route, you’ll be supported by enthusiastic Cuesta College Student-Athlete volunteers, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. At the finish line, participants can look forward to giveaways from Running Warehouse, FLUID Sports Nutrition and other local merchants. Plus, a convenient shuttle service will transport you back to the starting line. Stay and relax in quaint Cambria to celebrate your accomplishment.
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Running
Castle to Coast Fun Run - 2027
LIMITED PARKING available at the William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach parking lot. PLEASE CARPOOL! Shuttles are provided by the event staff to transport you back to the start. The course is a point-to-point route. Cuesta College volunteers monitor the course. Water is provided at the start, finish, and at Mile 4. Bathrooms will be located at the start and finish only. Refueling at the finish line is provided by; House of Bread and FLUID; including bananas, oranges, and assorted breads. This year’s giveaways include an assortment of performance goods and gift certificates for men and women of all ages from Running Warehouse, FLUID, and Fractel. Registration limited to first 350 participants. A waitlist will be created for this event. Transfers are allowed. This event will SELL OUT! Runners and walkers are welcome within 3 hours of the start time. Results will be posted on the Castle to Coast website by the next available working day. Live results on Record Timing.
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for San Simeon yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:13 AM and sets at 5:15 PM local time (PST) in San Simeon on January 16, 2027 — 10h 02m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 San Simeon event
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