SOCAL River Marathon is a race in Southern California along the Santa Ana River Trail. Participants will encounter dry desert lands and areas near Disneyland and beaches along the way.
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Race Info
Aid stations will be located on the trail approximately every 2 miles. Each aid station will provide water, energy drink, cups and more. Some aid stations will serve bananas, oranges and gels.
The organisers will send out electronic race packets by email 5 days before the race. All participants will receive a T-shirt, finisher’s medal, individual bib number. The top 3 men and women on each course will receive plaques. The winners in the age groups will receive awards.
Participants will enjoy water, energy drink, oranges, bananas, sandwiches and candy at the finish line. If the temperature is above 60 degrees – ice cream, below 60 degrees – hot chocolate. Results will be transmitted in real time through to participants’ phones.
Race Date
March 1, 2025.
Location
Parking lot, 22355 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA US 92646
Directions
Distances
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K
- 5K
Starting Time
- 8:00 AM – full marathon
- 9:30 AM – half marathon
- 10:45 AM – 10K
- 11:00 AM – 5K
Entry Fees
- $88 and up – full marathon
- $73 and up – half marathon
- $38 and up – 10K
- $38 and up – 5K
Course Map
The race course is mostly flat and straight, but there is also a descent along the river to the ocean. The marathon is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
You can find the course map and description here: runsignup.com.
Registration
To participate in the race, register here runsignup.com.
Official Race Website
Additional race information can be found at runsignup.com.
Social Media
If you would like to keep up on the latest news, connect with the race on Facebook.
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