Course Support
Aid Stations
Water, Vitalyte™ sports drink, and energy foods will be offered at numerous aid stations along the course.
See AID STATION locations on the course maps:
2008 Half Marathon Course Map 2008 Surf City USA Marathon Course Map
Course Nutrition
Fluid Replacement
This article written by the International Marathon Medical Directors' Association contains updated recommendations on fluid replacement for runners and walkers participating in endurance events.
READ THE ARTICLE
Official Water
Arrowhead Feel-Good Factor - studies show that a water loss amounting to a mere 2% of body weight can have an effect on a person's physical endurance. THE ARROWHEAD DIFFERENCE

Official Sports Drink
Life is calling. Answer with Vitalyte™ - the Official Sports Drink of the Surf City USA Marathon and Half Marathon. WHY VITALYTE IS BETTER
Finish Line Food
Help yourself to LARABARS nutrition bars, apples, and bananas galore at the Finish Line Food Court. The Food Court is located in the Finish Line chute. The Kiwanis Club will also have food available for purchase in the Festival Area.
Course Entertainment 
Prepare to be serenaded along the course by the classic surf rock riff bands of Huntington Beach. Compliments of the International Surffing Museum, these bands bring the sounds of surf to Pacific Coast Highway! SEE THE LINEUP!
Medical Information
THE MEDICAL TEAM, directed by DR. BASSIL AISH, is a dedicated group of medical professionals, available to assess any race day medical needs and administer acute first aid when necessary. The Huntington Beach Fire Department
teams and medical aid stations will be positiond along the course.
The Huntington Beach RACES radio personnel will be posted at all AID Stations as well as many other locations along the course to assist with rapid response radio communications to support the medical teams. If you need help, look for a RACES member in a bright orange jacket.
The City of Huntington Beach has ambulance stations along the course for quick response. One large medical station will be located at the Finish Line. Look for large RED and WHITE tents and for our medical volunteers dressed in RED shirts for complimentary help before, during and after the race.
Spectators & Cheerleaders
Runners love spectators and cheerleaders everywhere along the course! If you are part of a group of Want-To-Be-Loud-Cheerleaders, please Let Us Know, so we can help organize your groupâ's location!