SOCAL River Marathon
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Event
The SOCAL River Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026 in Huntington Beach, California. The race program includes multiple options and special entries.
- 26.2 mi (Full Marathon)
- 13.1 mi (Half Marathon)
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual SOCAL Race (any distance)
- Pacer Full Marathon (invite only)
- Pacer Half Marathon (invite only)
The event is listed as a Great Boston Qualifier. The race offers 4 inch finisher medals.
Course and location
The course runs on the Santa Ana River Trail, starting in Yorba Linda and finishing at Huntington Beach State Park. The route passes Angel Stadium and follows the river toward the ocean, moving from drier inland areas near Yorba Linda through areas close to Disneyland to the beach. The course is described as primarily flat and straight with a gradual downhill slant toward the ocean.
Event headquarters and the finish are at 21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. The route was cleaned up from homeless tents two years ago and is not fenced in nightly. Additional race information is available from the event organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.