SOCAL River Marathon
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SOCAL River Marathon : event overview
The SOCAL River Marathon takes place in Huntington Beach, California on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The event offers multiple race options along the Santa Ana River Trail, with a finish at Huntington Beach State Park and a start in Yorba Linda.
Distances include:
- 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 follows the Santa Ana River Trail from Yorba Linda to the ocean and passes local landmarks such as Angel Stadium. The route is described as primarily flat and straight with a gradual downhill slant as it follows the river toward the ocean. The description also notes that the trail corridor was cleared of homeless tents two years ago and that the area is not fenced nightly.
Additional event details listed by the organizer include a physical meeting place at 21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92646, and that the race is presented as a Boston qualifier. The event page also offers standard race services such as packet pickup and a virtual race option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
