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Ready to run where ocean waves meet open roads? Surf City Marathon is SoCal’s classic beachfront race - a straight shot through Huntington Beach with endless ocean views, a fast and flat route, and that unmistakable Surf City energy.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best or soaking in the scenery, every runner finds their stride with the open roads and ocean waves.
MARATHON | HALF | 5K | BEACH MILE
REASONS TO REGISTER
SCENIC ROUTE
A flat and fast course along the iconic PCH, offering unparalleled ocean views.
EARLY SPRING
February weather in Huntington Beach is ideal for running, with cool temperatures and sunny skies.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Your Surf City Marathon experience starts long before race day and lives long after the finish line.
ICONIC MEDALS
Featuring surfboard-themed designs, paying homage to Huntington Beach's surf culture.
UNIQUELY SURF CITY
Local partnerships and activations create an atmosphere that's authentically Surf City.
MARATHON
26.2 miles through Surf City’s best. Every step serves up ocean views. Every stride, signature SoCal vibes.
HALF MARATHON
13.1 miles of Surf City at its finest. Fast, flat, and full of that Huntington Beach energy - all along it’s iconic coastline.
5K
Fast, fun, and full of beachfront vibes - a breathtaking stretch of Surf City magic.
CHOOSE YOUR
DISTANCE
*PRICE INCLUDES PROCESSING FEES
All races follow the same scenic course, finishing in the heart of Huntington Beach!
Experience the excitement and energy of a major race!
Enjoy a well-organized event with the feel of a world-class race, even for shorter distances!
HEAR IT FROM OUR RUNNERS
This is one of my favorite races! The atmosphere, the crowds, the views - everything! If you haven’t run the Surf City Marathon, I highly recommend you do it. I’ve run it multiple times, and keep coming back for more! I’m ready for next year!
-John
It was so much fun running this race! Weather was great. Course was flat and great for beginner runners. Spectators helped keep the energy levels up for the runners. An incredible experience, with amazing views.
-Joe
Miles and miles of Pacific Ocean views! The perfect time of year with cool weather! The running communities provide great support, motivation, and encouragement!
-Mark
FAQS
Refund Policy: All registration fees are non-refundable.
This race, in accordance with management executives, city officials and local law enforcement has the authority to cancel any of the events for emergency purposes such as, but not limited to, inclement weather, a pandemic, or threat of terrorism.
If such emergency conditions force cancellation, refunds cannot be provided.
Yes, you can always switch race distances if there is still capacity in the event you are looking to switch into.
Log into your MyEvents.ACTIVE.com account, find your race entry, and click the “Change category” button to make an update to your registration.
The deadline to make edits to your registration via your MyEvents account is December 29, 2024.
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Switching from a longer distance to a shorter distance: There is no fee to switch to a shorter distance. If you are prompted to pay a fee difference, please email us at info@runsurfcity.com. There are no refunds for the difference in price between the two distances.
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Switching from a shorter distance to a longer distance: You will be prompted to pay the difference in fee from the shorter distance to the current cost of the longer distance.
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Switching to Virtual Run: There is no fee to switch to Virtual. If you are promoted to pay, please email info@runsurfcity.com and we will make the switch for you.
Late Category transfers: If you miss the December 29, 2024 deadline to make a change to your race category, you can email info@runsurfcity.com to make the switch no later than January 26, 2025.
If you miss the January 26, 2025, deadline, you will be able to make the change at the Expo for an administrative charge plus any additional price difference for longer distances. You must run the race for which you are registered for, or you may be disqualified.
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Race Extras can be selected during registration. If you did not purchase at the time of registration, log into your MyEvents.ACTIVE.com account, find your race entry, and click the “Purchase merchandise” button to add Race Extras to your registration.
Defer Your Entry: You may defer your entry to the 2026 event. Deferrals must be processed by the registration team and an administration fee of 50% of the 2026 registration fee will be charged. You will pay this fee when you register for the 2026 race. The deferral will expire after the 2026 event, and you will not be able to defer your registration again. Deferrals must be requested by emailing info@runsurfcity.com prior to January 19th, 2025.
Additional purchases (iTab, FinisherPix, race day pick-up, etc) will be refunded at the time of cancellation. You will need to purchase these items again when registering for 2026.
You will receive a confirmation email from ACTIVE.com with your registration information and a receipt email from support@active.com.
You can also confirm your registration by logging into your ACTIVE account at MyEvents.ACTIVE.com.
Still not sure? Send us an email at info@runsurfcity.com.
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