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 2024, hundreds of runners, hikers, and walkers along with our generous sponsors raised funds for the lands we all love in Monterey County. Check out the event photos here.

Thanks to our partners at Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, California State Parks, Santa Lucia Preserve, and Santa Lucia Conservancy every year participants have several options 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 South Bank Trail 1-mile fun run
Palo Corona to Whisler Wilson Out-&-Back 12K
Palo Corona to Williams Canyon Out-&-Back 25K
Lunch Bench Loop 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.