Surf City Marathon
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Event overview
The Surf City Marathon weekend takes place on February 1, 2026, in Huntington Beach, California. The event includes multiple race distances along the Pacific Coast Highway. The course is described as flat, scenic, and Boston-Qualifying. The route passes by the Huntington Beach pier and offers ocean views along portions of the course. Race weekend features an expo and packet pick-up, parking and travel information, race photos, and race results.
Race details
- Marathon - 26.2 miles: runs along the Pacific Coast Highway, with ocean views.
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles: flat and scenic roads on the coastline.
- 5K - 3.1 miles: a short coastal route along Huntington Beach.
- Beach Mile - 1 mile: run on the sands of Huntington Beach.
Additional event elements listed for race weekend include a Biofreeze Pain Relief Zone, a medal and shirt for 2026, and challenges such as the Longboard Legacy, Combo + Beach Cities Challenge, and Golden State Challenge. The event is presented by MOTIVsports and lists partners and sponsor brands. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
