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  1. Garmin hosts the Marathon Series, which is supported by Brooks Running and Dexcom, who have presence at the event.

Garmin Marathon Series expands to Ventura, California in 2027

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 16
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What happened

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Garmin Ltd. announced that its Marathon Series will expand to Ventura, California, in 2027. The event, scheduled for August 20 to 22, 2027, will feature a marathon, half-marathon, 10K, and 5K races, alongside a two-day health and wellness expo. This makes Ventura the fourth location for the series, which previously included Toledo, Tucson, and Durham.

From kclu.org, prnewswire.com

Why it matters

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Local officials stated that the series is an economic driver, potentially bringing thousands of runners and millions in tourism dollars to the region. Past events, such as the one in Durham, generated over $3.5 million in room revenue from 7,200 booked hotel nights.

From kclu.org

Who's involved

  • Garmin Ltd.The company expanding its Marathon Series into the Ventura area.
  • VenturaThe city of Ventura, which will host the event in 2027.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Marriott International could see higher demand and revenue for hotel operations due to increased regional tourism.

  • Garmin Ltd.Speculative

    Garmin Ltd. could generate revenue through market expansion into the Ventura area.

How it developed

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  1. The Marathon Series is expanding to the South Coast, with Steve Lovell supporting the event.1 source
  2. The Marathon Series is expanding its reach to the city of Ventura.1 source

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