The San Luis Obispo Marathon + Half takes participants through the relatively flat downtown area and then out into the hills and vineyards. It's a beautiful and challanging course.

San Luis Obispo Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Jorge Maravilla broke the course record, winning the mens race in 2:26.47, while 2014 champion Kimberly ODonnell returned to break her own course record, winning the womens race in 2:59.02.

Course records fall at San Luis Obispo Marathon

Human Interest Story

Apparently, people are easily swayed by not being able to breathe for more than 20 miles, and monster blisters forming on the bottom of their feet. Which explains why the SLO Marathon is returning for a fourth year this April.

Jog wild: San Luis Obispo Marathon returns for a fourth year

The FBI is investigating the hacking last week of the San Luis Obispo Marathon website and whether the crime is linked to series of similar attacks on websites across the country from someone claiming the be affiliated with the Islamic State in Syria (ISIS) terrorist group.

SLO Marathon website hacked; FBI investigates link to ISIS

The San Luis Obispo Marathon, Half Marathon + 5K presented by LeftLaneSports.com has released its finisher medal for the 2015 event. The 4th edition, a San Luis Obispo running tradition, will be held on April 24-26.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results