Surf City Marathon

Surf City Marathon & Half Marathon is considered one of the best in the country. The oceanfront course is very scenic and flat. Hundreds of runners from all over the world come here every year.

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Race Info

All participants will receive a surf city themed finisher’s medal, premium T-shirt, marathon bag, one free beer at the finish line, one free ice cream scoop for a child after the race, refreshments at the finish line.

There will be 15 water aid stations along the marathon course, 8 aid stations along the half marathon course and 1 aid station on the 5K course. Some stations will have electrolytes and gels. The time limit to complete the marathon is 6,5 hours, the half marathon – 3,5 hours, the 5K – 1,5 hour. Participants must be at least 18 years of age to participate in the marathon.

The top 3 male and female overall and top 3 male and female age group finishers will receive awards. Awards will not be mailed out.

Race Date

February 2, 2025.

Location

Huntington Beach, California US 92648

Directions

Distances

  • Marathon (26.2 miles)
  • Half marathon (13.1 miles)
  • 5K
  • 1M

Starting Time

  • 06:30 AM – full marathon
  • 07:00 AM – 5K
  • 07:45 AM – half marathon
  • 11:00 AM – 1M 

Entry Fees

  • $139 and up – Marathon (26.2 miles)
  • $119 and up – Half marathon (13.1 miles)
  • $40 and up – 5K
  • $20 and up – 1M

Course Map

You can find the course map and description here: runsurfcity.com.

Registration

To participate in the race, register here endurancecui.active.com

Official Race Website

Additional race information can be found at runsurfcity.com

Social Media

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Related Events

If you’re looking for more races like this, have a look at our Marathons Calendar. You may also like to participate in other races in February.

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