Events
10k Run
1/2 Marathon
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.morro-bay.ca.us/308/Community-Events-Tournaments.
Description
The 2025 Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Fun Run and Rock’n Around the Pier Half Marathon will take place on Saturday, July 12 with a 7:00 am start time. 2025 marks the 55th running of the Rock to Pier Run and the 11th 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.
Limited shirt sizes are still available while supplies last. Some sizes are sold out.
Both Events will begin at 7:00am
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 2025 event offers 10K Run, half-marathon, and a Virtual Run for those who want to participate from an off-site location.
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 7:00a.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/
Video
Race Contact Info
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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
