SOCAL River Marathon
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SOCAL River Marathon
The SOCAL River Marathon in Huntington Beach, California takes place on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The event offers several distance options and a virtual entry. The listed venue address is 21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92646.
The event program includes these distances and options:
- Full Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual SOCAL Race (any distance)
- Pacer Full Marathon invite only
- Pacer Half Marathon invite only
The course uses the Santa Ana River Trail and runs from Yorba Linda to Huntington Beach State Park. The route passes through drier inland areas, sections near Disneyland, and finishes near the ocean. The profile is described as primarily flat and straight with a gradual downhill slant following the river toward the coast. The organizer notes the route was cleared of homeless encampments about two years ago and that the trail is not fenced in nightly.
Additional event materials mention course maps, sponsor partners, and a virtual race option. Information about packet pickup, lodging, and results is listed as part of the event pages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
