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Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Run

location_city Morro Bay

location_on California

flag United States

calendar_today 18 Jul, 2026

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About the Event

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

Races Offered

10K

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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199 days remaining

Half-Marathon

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — Half-Marathon

terrain

Type — Road running

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199 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Morro Bay.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 14.4° / 25.1°
wb_sunny 14.4° / 24.3°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 5.9 /
water_drop 71.4%

About Morro Bay

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Morro Bay is in San Luis Obispo County in the Central Coast region of California. The town is best known for the massive 581-foot (177-m) volcanic rock at the entrance to the harbour.

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