Marathon, half marathon, 5km race and entertaining Beach Mile in Southern California with oceanfront views and local surfers catching waves as you run your distance
The marker on the map indicates the city in which the race takes place and does not display the exact start or finish location.
marathon 2021 — 1.084
from $119.95 marathon,
from $109.95 half marathon
The Surf City Marathon is an annual long-distance running event held in Huntington Beach, state of California, USA. The official name of the event is Surf City Marathon and Half Marathon. About 14.000 athletes take part in marathon race and other competitions (1.084 runners completed marathon 2021).
Till 2008, the Surf City Marathon was known as the Pacific Shoreline Marathon.
The Surf City Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier.
More about Huntington Beach and its attractions you may find here.
Surf City Marathon and Half Marathon 2021 video is here.
Marathon race, 26.2mi/42.195km (Surf City Marathon)
The marathon race of 26.2mi/42.195km starts at 6:30 6 February 2022 (Sunday) from the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Huntington Street in Huntington Beach.
Age limit: at least 18 years old on race date.
Half Marathon race, 13.1mi/21.097km (Surf City Half Marathon)
The half marathon race of 13.1mi/21.097km starts at 7:45 6 February 2022 (Sunday) from the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Huntington Street in Huntington Beach.
Age limit: at least 13 years old on race date.
The course of the Surf City Marathon 2022 is mostly oceanfront; it passes by the Huntington Beach pier, tracks through the streets of Huntington Beach and Huntington Central Park, near the Bolsa Chica State Ecological Reserve.
Course of the Surf City Marathon and Half Marathon 2021
The course of the Surf City Half Marathon 2022 coincides with part of the marathon route.
Start and finish for all races of the Surf City Marathon 2022 is at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Huntington Street in Huntington Beach.
You may find the official course map of the Surf City Marathon and Half Marathon 2022 here.
The Surf City Half Marathon 2022 participants start in waves with 2-3 minute intervals. Waves are self-seeded based on your expected pace and finish time.
The time limit for completing the marathon is 6 hours 30 minutes, for the half marathon distance — 4 hours 30 minutes. Additional limits are applied for certain points of the course.
The pace makers of the Surf City Marathon and Half Marathon 2022 provide the necessary pace in order to finish within a certain time. Goal finish times for marathon are following: 3:05, 3:15, 3:30, 3:40, 3:50, 4:05, 4:20, 4:35, 4:50, 5:00, 5:20 hours. These are half marathon target times: 1:30, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:10, 2:15, 2:20, 2:30, 2:40, 2:50 hours.
Water and nutrition stations are located approximately every 1-2 mile of the route, and at the finish. The stations provide runners with drinking water, Nuun sports drink, Honey Stinger energy gel. Finishers get beverages, snacks and beer.
Before the start 6 February 2022 (Sunday), you may leave your personal belongings near the Start Line and the primary expo tent, located adjacent to the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Huntington Street in Huntington Beach. The stuff must be packed in a clear event-issued deposit bag. The bag is included in your Race Pack along with your bib number.
The route of the Surf City Marathon 2022 is certified by the Road Running Technical Council of USA Track & Field (USATF).
You may sign up for races of the Surf City Marathon and Half Marathon 2022 online.
The Surf City Marathon and Half Marathon 2022 entry fee:
from $119.95 marathon,
from $109.95 half marathon.
The entry fee may increase as the race date approaches.
You may sign up for Surf City Virtual Races 2022 (option for marathon, half marathon).
If you finish Cowabunga Beach Mile 5 February 2022 (Saturday) and any of Sunday races you get additional Cowabunga Challenge medal.
You may switch to another distance (with surcharge if applicable) or to a virtual race, defer your entry to next year event, transfer online your registration to another person. More info is here.
Your Marathon or Half Marathon Race Entry includes:
- Bib number with time measuring chip
- Long sleeve event shirt
- Event tote bag
- Bag deposit
- Food and beverages stations, toilets along the course and after the race
- Pace maker service
- Music and performance groups along the course
- Finisher medal
- Beer after the race (for finishers 21+ years old)
- Online race results
- Medical aid if necessary
Surf City Marathon and Half Marathon 2022 Event T-shirt
Surf City Marathon 2022 medal
You may pick up the Race Pack with your bib number at the Active Lifestyle Expo of the Surf City Marathon and Half Marathon 2022, located in Huntington Beach Parking Lots (21291 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648). Please check Expo working hours on the event website.
To get your Race Pack you should show your photo ID and confirmation email.
You may online authorize another person to collect your Race Pack. The collecting person needs to present a copy of your ID, your confirmation email. A proxy can pick up packs for up to 3 people.
No health certificate is required to enter any race of the Surf City Marathon and Half Marathon 2022.
Men (marathon)
1. Ben Winfield 02:47:29
2. Naoki Kato 02:52:20
3. Italo Merante 02:56:41
Women (marathon)
1. Michelle Jacobsen 02:53:45
2. Marylu Pulido 03:01:01
3. Hilary Mills 03:10:23
* Source: resultscui.active.com
Find your result and the results of your friends and companions here.
Organizer’s address:
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* The race information is from publicly available sources and the official website of the event. Always check the official website for the most up-to-date information. If you see any mistake, please, write to admin@letsportpeople.com.
Date: 11 September 2021
Temperature: 19°C – 28°C (66°F – 83°F)
Wind: 11 km/h (7 mph)
Date: 2 February 2020
Temperature: 11°C – 18°C (52°F – 64°F)
Wind: 11 km/h (7 mph)
Date: 3 February 2019
Temperature: 10°C – 15°C (50°F – 59°F)
Wind: 6 km/h (4 mph)
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Race participants are fully responsible for their life, health and any consequence that may result from running a distance. Keep in mind that ordinary health insurance does not cover participation in sport events. Special sport insurance is preferable.
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M — Marathon, 42.195 km
H — Half Marathon, 21.097 km
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