Race for Open Space
Each spring people of all ages and fitness levels join Big Sur Land Trust’s Race for Open Space– our largest annual fundraising event – to support healthy lands, healthy people, and healthy communities. In 2025, over three hundred of runners, hikers, and walkers along with our generous sponsors raised funds for the lands we all love in Monterey County.
Thanks to the cooperation with our partners at Monterey Peninsula Regional Parks District, California State Parks, Santa Lucia Conservancy, Santa Lucia Preserve participants have the ability to experience conserved lands that are not usually open to the public. Whether you want to go fast, slow, solo, with a group, or just cheer on your friends, the Race for Open Space has something for everyone!
- Palo Corona to Southbank Trail - Fun Run (1mi)
- Palo Corona Front-ranch - Lollipop (5k)
- Palo Corona to Whisler Wilson Overlook - Out & Back (12k)
- Palo Corona to Williams Canyon - Out & Back (25k)
- The Lunch Bench Lollipop (35k+)
These treasured open spaces represent the vitality of Monterey County. Please join us and support healthy lands, healthy people, and healthy communities! Participants support our mission to inspire love of land across generations, conservation of our unique Monterey County landscapes, and access to outdoor experiences for all.
Early Registration coming in December!
