Surf City Marathon

Surf City Marathon - Huntington Beach, CA

The Surf City Marathon is scheduled for February 7, 2027 in Huntington Beach, California. The event includes multiple distances and follows a predominantly flat, scenic route along the Pacific Coast Highway and beachfront running paths with ocean views.

Distances

• Marathon: 26.2 miles
• Half Marathon: 13.1 miles
• 5K
• Beach Mile

The marathon course runs by the Huntington Beach Pier, through Huntington Central Park, and past Bolsa Chica State Beach. About eight miles of the course use a multipurpose beachfront running path that is open to the public; participants may encounter walkers, bicyclists, and others, and some stretches are only eight feet wide.

Race support for the marathon includes multiple aid stations providing water and Gatorade at numerous mile markers, portable restrooms, medical tents, and Honey Stinger Energy Chews at specific aid stations. A gear check is available; clear plastic bags and bib tags are required, and items are checked at the participant’s own risk.

The marathon has a course time limit of 6.5 hours and three course cut-off points at approximately miles 4.4, 9.9, and 16.5. Awards are given to the top three overall finishers by gun time in male, female, and non-binary categories, and to top three finishers in standard age groups. All participants must be at least 18 years old on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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