Surfers Point Marathon
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Surfers Point Marathon, Ventura CA
The Surfers Point Marathon is scheduled for September 6, 2026 at Solimar Beach in Ventura, California. The event takes place on a mostly flat loop course along the Ventura beachfront and Historic Old Rincon Highway and offers ocean views. The course is USATF certified.
Distances offered include:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K
- 5K
The event is described as walker friendly and allows a generous seven hour time limit for the full marathon. An early-start option is available for full marathon entrants who notify organizers in advance; runners who choose the early option must be familiar with the course and should note that water stations may not be fully staffed during the earliest portion of the race.
Water and aid details: stations appear at approximately 1.5 mile intervals and provide water and electrolyte drink via dispensers. Disposable cups are not used; runners may bring their own drinking container or purchase a reusable cup at packet pickup or race day check-in.
Packet pickup is held the Saturday before the race at Ventura Fit Body Boot Camp, 4355 E Main St Suite 7-8, Ventura CA 93003, from 10:00 to 14:00. There is no athlete parking at the Rincon on race day; shuttle service is provided from designated pickup locations. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers overall and to the top three in each age group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
