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Buzz Marathon #26

Race Date

Mar 21, 2026

Location

San Miguel, CA

Standout60

The Experience

WHAT'S THE BUZZ? The Buzz Marathon is a Boston qualifying race, hosted at Camp Roberts California National Guard Installation. This annual event includes; A full marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5k, and a kids 1-mile run. Proceeds of this event help fund the Paso Robles Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) with their mission of supporting Veterans and veteran services. The VFW  provides services to support the wellbeing of Veterans and their families. The goal of the VFW is to connect veterans to resources, support them with VA Claim connections through the VA, and continue to build comraderies.  Boston Qualifier: USATF #CA24001TEB    CAMP ROBERTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: All participants and visitors must comply with base access protocols Drivers are required to provide: Real ID (or valid government-issued ID)Current vehicle registration and proof of insuranceALL VEHICHLES ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH AND SEIZURE All other visitors or passengers (ages 16 and above) are also required to provide a Real ID or government-issued identification.   COURSE DESCRIPTION Runners will start at the heart of the Camp Roberts instillation, heading northeast through diverse terrain and varying elevations. Along the way, participants will take in breathtaking scenic views, with chances to spot local wildlife such as elk, deer, and the elusive kit fox. The course also offers a unique blend of natural beauty and history, featuring glimpses of California wildflowers and historic military landmarks that highlight the rich heritage of Camp Roberts.   AID STATIONS Aid stations are positioned approximately every two miles, with additional placements at key turns to help guide runners along the correct route. Stations are located at the following mile markers: 1.63.65.16.55 (Half Marathon Turnaround)8.09.912.013.12 (Full Marathon Turnaround)

Each station is stocked with water, Powerade, bananas, oranges, energy gels, and latrines.

  PARKING Parking on Convoy Parking Lot on California Blvd and Montana Blvd. Short walk to the start/finish line.   AWARDS All participants will receive a T-shirt and a finisher medal. Awards ceremony will be held at noon, where we’ll present a plaque to the overall first-place male and female in each race.   PACKET PICKUP The Camp Roberts MWR will be hosting packet pickup at the Phoenix Recreation Center (Building 6083), located approximately 75 yards from the Start/Finish line at the corner of Arizona and California Blvd. Packet pickup and security clearance will be available: Tuesday to Friday, March 17th – 20th, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMRace Day – Saturday, March 21st, 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM Participants are strongly encouraged to check in early during the Tuesday–Friday window to complete security clearance and avoid race-day delays. On site reg available for $20 extra 3/17 - 3/20 10AM-4PM

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Start Time

7:30 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt & Finisher Medal

Start Location

US - 101 Exit #244, San Miguel, CA, 93451

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

26.2 Miles13.1 Miles6.2 Miles3.1 Miles1 MilesEndurance Team Runners includes 5K, 10K,1/2 Marathon, and Full Marathon runners CAARNG ONLY

Quality Score

Standout60
Methodology
Heritage20/20

19 years running

Size9/15

~73 finishers a year

Momentum2/5

shrinking

Loyalty20/20

30% returning runners

Course & details3/15

2 timing sources

National draw0/10

runners from 1 state

Front-pack speed1/5

winner 1:30:12

Weather5/10

typical high 67°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

44°

Afternoon (High)

67°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

68%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 989 finishers actually crossed the line across 19 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

989

Median time

2:06:07

Latest turnout

37

States

20

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:10p50 median ≈ 2:054:30

Turnout by year

20192026

'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
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