SOCAL River Marathon
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Event
The SOCAL River Marathon takes place on February 28, 2026, in Huntington Beach, California. The event includes multiple distance options:
- 26.2 Full Marathon
- 13.1 Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
There is also a Virtual SOCAL Race (any distance) and invite-only pacer entries for the full and half marathons. The event is listed as a Great Boston Qualifier. Registration fees and offer types are published; listed prices range from about $40 to $1,000.
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 across dryer desert land, areas near Disneyland, and coastal sections. The course is described as primarily flat and straight with a gradual downhill slant toward the ocean. The route was cleaned up from homeless tents two years ago and is not fenced nightly. The race location is given as 21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
