HMB Marathon — COMMUNITY GARDEN ALLIANCE

Half Moon Bay International Marathon

In 2013 the Harbor Commission voted prohibit the HMB Marathon from using the California Coastal Trail at Pillar Point Harbor. Race organizers were forced to reroute runners onto Highway 1 forcing the closure of half the highway.

Map of race course rerouted onto Highway 1 to avoid Pillar Point Harbor, major traffic backup occurred. — Map of race course rerouted onto Highway 1 to avoid Pillar Point Harbor, major traffic backup occurred.

Race was routed back onto the CA Coastal Trail just south of Pillar Point Harbor. — Race was routed back onto the CA Coastal Trail just south of Pillar Point Harbor.