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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10k Run | 10K | Jul 17, 20278:00 AM | $55$65 after May 1, 2027 | 940 |
| 1/2 Marathon | Half Marathon | Jul 17, 20278:00 AM | $85$105 after May 1, 2027 | 340 |
| Virtual Rock to PierVirtual | 10K | Jul 17, 20278:00 AM | $55$65 after May 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Jul 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $85, entry is about 70 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
A typical finisher at a half marathon in California runs 2:19:26, about 10:38 a mile, based on 156 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:28:13 and men in 2:09:53.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:00 AM, and the 10k Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 580 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
end of Coleman Dr, Morro Bay, CA 93442
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Around July 17 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 0% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 94°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Morro Bay Recreation will be hosting packet pick-up on Friday July 16, the day prior to the race. Packet pick-up will be hosted from 3 pm to 7:00 pm. Address: 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, CA, 93442. Included: race bib. race t-shirt. DAY…
Awards
Age Groups: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in both Male/Female.
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Run the Coast. Honor a Legacy. Experience the Central Coast at its Best!
Join us on Saturday, July 17, 2027, for the 57th annual Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Fun Run and the 13th annual Rock’n Around the Pier Half Marathon, starting at 8:00 AM.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Central Coast, both events begin at Morro Rock and take runners along the shoreline for an unforgettable beach-running experience.
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Rock to Pier Fun Run (6 miles)
Run from Morro Rock to the iconic Cayucos Pier, finishing right at the pier. This beach run is open to all ages and abilities—perfect for seasoned runners and first-timers alike.
Rock’n Around the Pier Half Marathon