The 2018 San Luis Obispo Marathon + Half is a weekend long celebration celebrating Endurance Town USA! Runners and walkers of all levels and ages are welcome!
On Saturday, April 28 it's Family Day supporting our local Jack's Helping Hand with a 5K and Kids Races, Presented by Idler's Home, and the opening of our two-day Race SLO Festival featuring loads of FREE activities and live music.
Then on Sunday, April 29 the Central Coast's largest running festival benefitting team RWB culminates in the Marathon, Half Marathon and NEW 4-Person Marathon Relay and 2-Person Half Marathon Relay races, Presented by Pacific Premier Bank, traversing the beautiful town of San Luis Obispo. Whether you're running, volunteering or cheering on your loved ones, this is a weekend not to be missed! Come out and experience why San Luis Obispo has been voted a Top 10 National Destination and the Happiest Place in America!
We adhere to standard industry race policies. There are No Refunds and No Deferrals. This policy applies to all registrants and is in effect whether you are injured, have an unexpected family/business emergency, have a medical emergency, etc. If the course has to be changed or the race canceled due to an act of nature, or the event time changed due to circumstances beyond our control, there are no refunds or deferrals.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K - April 28, 2018 Closed
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$39.53Apr 28 - Apr 27
Kids Quarter Mile Dash - April 28, 2018 Closed
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$18.23Apr 28 - Apr 27
Kids 1-Mile - April 28, 2018 Closed
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$18.23Apr 28 - Apr 27
Marathon Relay Team Captain Registration - April 29, 2018 Closed
Grab your three favorite runners and join us for the inaugural SLO Marathon 4-Person Relay!
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$364.35Apr 28 - Apr 27
Join a Marathon or Half Marathon Relay Team - April 29, 2018 Closed
Your Team Captain must already have registered and created a team.
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FreeApr 28 - Apr 27
Half Marathon Relay Team Captain Registration - April 29, 2018 Closed
Grab your favorite runner and join us for the inaugural SLO Half Marathon 2-Person Relay!
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$172.65Apr 28 - Apr 27
BBQ Meal Ticket - Fundraiser for SLO Mustangs Youth Club Baseball - April 28 & 29, 2018 Closed
BBQ Meal will include your choice of Tri-Tip, Chicken or Kid's Hot Dog along with Side Dishes and a Non-Alcoholic Beverage. Come by the Festival on Saturday or Sunday to enjoy the BBQ.
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$18.23Apr 28 - Apr 27
Full Marathon - April 29, 2018 Closed
Online registration closed-
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$82.13Apr 28 – May 7
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$108.75May 8 – Sep 5
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$119.40Sep 6 – Nov 30
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$130.05Dec 1 – Jan 31
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$130.05Feb 1 – Apr 27
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Full Marathon Military or First Responder - April 29, 2018 Closed
Online registration closed-
Proof of Service required.
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$82.13Apr 28 – May 7
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$98.10May 8 – Sep 5
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$108.75Sep 6 – Nov 30
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$119.40Dec 1 – Jan 31
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$119.40Feb 1 – Apr 27
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Full Marathon Challenged Athlete - April 29, 2018 Closed
Online registration closed-
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$82.13Apr 28 – May 7
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$108.75May 8 – Sep 5
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$119.40Sep 6 – Nov 30
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$130.05Dec 1 – Jan 31
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$130.05Feb 1 – Apr 27
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Half Marathon - April 29, 2018 Closed
Online registration closed-
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$55.50Apr 28 – May 7
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$82.13May 8 – Sep 5
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$92.78Sep 6 – Nov 30
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$108.75Dec 1 – Jan 31
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$119.40Feb 1 – Apr 27
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Half Marathon Military or First Responder - April 29, 2018 Closed
Online registration closed-
Proof of Service required.
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$55.50Apr 28 – May 7
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$66.15May 8 – Sep 5
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$76.80Sep 6 – Nov 30
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$98.10Dec 1 – Jan 31
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$108.75Feb 1 – Apr 27
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Half Marathon Challenged Athlete - April 29, 2018 Closed
Online registration closed-
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$55.50Apr 28 – May 7
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$82.13May 8 – Sep 5
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$92.78Sep 6 – Nov 30
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$108.75Dec 1 – Jan 31
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$119.40Feb 1 – Apr 27
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Teams
Create a Team of 12 or more to receive special pricing.
Special Team Pricing is 10% Off the current Registration Fee. It's easy to create a team and gather friends to run or walk with your company, club or charitable cause. Team running/walking builds camaraderie, health and commitment. Here are the steps to register your team for the 2018 SLO Marathon and Half:
1. Select a Team Captain to register and Create a Team Name.
2. Rally your friends, family or colleagues and have them register - be sure they select your Team Name from the Pull Down Menu.
-- Registered Teams will be allowed to set up a Recovery Pop Up and Chairs in the Festival Area.
-- Registered Teams will get first offerings for Key Volunteer Positions during the race to cheer on Team Members.
Spread the Word and Coffee's on Us!
After registration at the confirmation page we will prompt you to share the good news of your race registration with friends and family and you will receive a credit to your Race Roster account.
Share or Tweet your unique link and for every friend or family member that joins you in registrering for our race, our Race SLO Team will buy you your morning cup of java!
Recruit a friend every day and earn $5.00 for your cup of coffee! (sky's the limit!)
*$5.00 per referral will be credited in cash to your Race Roster account and paid directly to you*
Become A Sponsor
With a year-round portfolio of endurance events on the California Central Coast we host more than 8,000 athletes, 1,500 local volunteers and 10,000 spectators each year. Race SLO has a year-round team of marketing and branding experts. We are able to create compelling campaigns to activate your sponsorship, reach your marketing goals and reap big returns on your investment. We are partnered with a variety of corporations and non-profit agencies that best fit our mission of creating world class events that make a difference in our athletes lives and support the needs of our local community.
There are a variety of sponsorship opportunities available for three annual events.
Please email Samantha Pruitt at samantha@raceslo.com to learn more today.
Event schedule
- Sat, April 28, 2018 7:00 AM - Packet Pickup/Late Registration
- Sat, April 28, 2018 8:30 AM - Kids 1-Mile Run Start
- Sat, April 28, 2018 8:45 AM - 5K Run / Walk Start
- Sat, April 28, 2018 9:45 AM - Kids 1/4 Mile Dash Start
- Sun, April 29, 2018 5:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup/Late Registration
- Sun, April 29, 2018 7:00 AM - Race SLO Festival Opens
- Sun, April 29, 2018 7:00 AM - Marathon Start
- Sun, April 29, 2018 7:00 AM - Half Marathon Start
- Sun, April 29, 2018 7:00 AM - Marathon & Half Marathon Relays Start
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