Course Support

Aid Stations

Water, Vitalyte™ sports drink, Sharkies Organic Energy Fruit Chews and Larabars will be offered at numerous aid stations along the course. Please check your course map for specific locations. The marathon course will also have Erin Baker's Wholesome Baked Goods, and peanut butter & jelly sandwiches on the beachfront running path stations right where you are going to need it most!

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 Sports Drink
Life is calling. Answer with Vitalyte™ - the Official Sports Drink of the Surf City USA Marathon and Half Marathon. Enjoy our favorite FRUIT PUNCH flavor!  WHY VITALYTE IS BETTER

Official Energy Foods
Sharkies Organic Energy Fruit Chews offer natural electrolytes, potassium and sodium.
READ MORE ABOUT SHARKIES

Clif Bars are natural and organic - not just good for your body - they're good for the planet!
MORE ABOUT CLIF BARS

Finish Line Food

In addition to apples, bananas, Fig Newtons, Clif Bars, water, and juices, the following products will be available at the finish line.

LARABARS
Help yourself to LARABARS - a delicious blend of unsweetened fruits, nuts, and spices - energy in its purest form! 

SAMBAZON
Enjoy Sambazon Acai organic fruit juices and smoothies. Acai Fruit as found in Sambazon Products is the best naturally occurring antioxidant on the planet.

CASCADIAN FARM
Cascadian Farm® is proud to bring you delicious, high-quality organic products. Cascadian Farm® is one of the country's leading brands of organic foods. But Cascadian Farm is also a real place — a working, active, productive farm dedicated to bringing wholesome organic food to your table. Try our delicious nutrition bars at the finish line!

ERIN BAKER's - Wholesome Baked Goods
Healthy eating and healthy living are important to living an active and harmonious life. Our delicious, healthy, all natural Granola, Brownie Bites and Breakfast Cookies provide complex carbohydrates, Omega-3's, high fiber and protein, sure to satisfy the heartiest appetite. All of our healthy food is handmade and baked fresh with the highest quality ingredients. No matter where life takes you, these healthy snacks will give you the energy you need.

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. 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 positioned along the course.

New this year - Medical Student Team Coordinator: Brian Kim, University of California, Irvine- medical student.

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 vests 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 group's location!