Surf City Marathon & Half Marathon
Flat, Fast & Scenic Along the Pacific Coast Highway.
Race day
1
Feb 2026
Past eventThe 2026 Surf City Marathon & Half Marathon took place on February 1, 2026. The details below are kept for reference and results.
See the 2027 Surf City Marathon & Half MarathonFlat, Fast & Scenic Along the Pacific Coast Highway.
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Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 1 February 2026Curated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Start time | 06:30 local (America/Los Angeles)Curated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Distances | Full Marathon · Half Marathon · 5KCurated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Location | Huntington Beach, California, United StatesCurated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Start area | Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CAConfirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Entry price | $130–$195Curated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Course | Road · Out and back · USATF certifiedCurated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 22 mCurated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Field size | 20,000 finishers (last edition)Curated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Boston qualifier | YesCurated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Organizer | Surf City Marathon LLCCurated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Official website | runsurfcity.comOrganizer · 16 Jun 2026 | Organizer | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 16 Jun 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 16 Jun 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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A flat, fast Boston-qualifying marathon along Huntington Beach's Pacific Coast Highway celebrating 30 years.
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Surf City Marathon & Half Marathon should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Huntington Beach, California, United States, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with road surface, out and back course, certified course, Boston qualifier listing. Weather notes are listed, so factor them into gear and pacing decisions.
- Date And Schedule
Surf City Marathon & Half Marathon is currently listed for February 1, 2026, which makes the February planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
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