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July 20, 2024 Morro Bay, CA 93442 US Directions

Events

53rd Annual Rock to Pier Run

10k Run

$55 8:30AM PDT - 12:00PM PDT Price increases after May 4, 2024 at 11:59pm PDT
Run Anywhere

Virtual Rock to Pier

$55 Price increases after May 5, 2024 at 11:59pm PDT

1/2 Marathon

$85 8:30AM PDT - 1:00PM PDT Price increases after May 4, 2024 at 11:59pm PDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.morro-bay.ca.us/308/Community-Events-Tournaments.

Description

The 2024 Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Fun Run and Rock’n Around the Pier Half Marathon will take place on Saturday, July 20 with a 8:30 am start time. 2024 marks the 54th running of the Rock to Pier Run and the 10th running of the Half Marathon.

The Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Fun Run is a 6 mile beach run from Morro Rock to the Cayucos Pier. The finish line is at the iconic Cayucos Pier. This event is open to participants of all ages and abilities.

The Rock’n Around the Pier Half Marathon event begins at Morro Rock, continues to the Cayucos Pier, turn around and head back towards Morro Rock. At 10.5 miles the course will veer off the beach (through soft sand) and will follow a 1 mile loop through a local park returning to the beach (through soft sand) and finish at Morro Rock. Please note that the course will be closed at 1:00pm for runners. 

Parking is limited in Cayucos and all participants for the Rock to Pier Run are encouraged to return to Morro Bay via provided Bus transportation. There is plenty of parking at Morro Rock and nearby. Arrive early.

Both Events will begin at 8:30am

Water/Aide stations are available - 3 for Rock to Pier 

Transportation is provided from the Cayucos Pier back to the start at Morro Rock where a post event breakfast will be held.  Awards will be at Morro Rock.

This event is held on the beach--you will get wet.   Dogs are not allowed on the course due to the Snowy Plover nesting season. 

Any other questions, please let us know;  kzink@morrobayca.gov

Distance

The 2023 event offers 10K Run, half-marathon, and a Virtaul Run for those who want to participate from their home town.

 

Packet Pick-up Information

Morro Bay Recreation will be hosting packet pick-up on Friday July 19, the day prior to the race. Packet pick-up will be hosted from 3 p.m. to 730 p.m. 

Included:

  • race bib
  • race t-shirt

DAY OF:

Morro Bay Recreation will also have registration tables available for packet pick-up the morning of the race. Runners can collect their packet starting at 7:30a.m. at the Morro Rock parking lot.

Address:

1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, CA, 93442

Post Race Breakfast

Sausage patties (or vegetarian sausage patties), pancakes, juice, coffee, and fruit.

Post Race Entertainment - Silk Ocean!

The run will feature Silk Ocean performing live during the post-race breakfast.

Check them out at https://www.silkoceanofficial.com/

 

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Age Group 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 Male and Female

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