Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Run

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

1/2 Marathon

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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08:00

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$85.00

10k Run

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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08:00

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$55.00

Virtual Rock to Pier

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 6 Miles

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$55.00

1/2 Marathon

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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43 days remaining

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$70.00

10k Run

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 6 Miles

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43 days remaining

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$55.00

Rock to Pier

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 6 Miles

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43 days remaining

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$30.00

Virtual Rock to Pier

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 6 Miles

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Type — Running

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43 days remaining

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$30.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

11.1° / 17.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.5° / 16.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 54m

water_drop Avg rainfall

—

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

6.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

86.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:00

nightlight Sunset

20:16

About Morro Bay

Learn more about the host city, Morro Bay.

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.