Question 1

HALF MARATHON COURSE MAP

Accepted Answer

Starting the race, you will head north on Pacific Coast Highway toward the famous Huntington Beach Pier.  The half marathon course continues on Pacific Coast Highway where you can enjoy the scenic ocean views on your left-hand side.  You will pass the Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve where you can enjoy the varied wildlife that call Bolsa Chica home.  Once past Bolsa Chica, you will make a U-turn and head south toward Huntington Beach Pier.  Once you pass the Pier, you will have less than a mile to go before crossing the finish line!

Question 2

PARKING & TRAVEL

Accepted Answer

There are multiple locations available for parking with convenience to the start and finish lines.  Review the Parking & Travel (https://www.runsurfcity.com/travel)page of our website for updated information.

Question 3

AID STATIONS

Accepted Answer

Please find the approximate aid station locations below:

Miles: 1.5, 2.8, 4.6, 5.7, 7.1, 8.1, 9.2, 10.5, 11.6.

Water and Gatorade are provided at all aid stations along the course.

Portable restrooms are staggered throughout the course in multiple locations, as well as medical tents.

Honey Stinger Energy Chews will also be provided at the aid station at Mile 8.1.

Question 4

GEAR CHECK

Accepted Answer

Gear Check will be available for all half marathon participants.  Gear check will be located in the Huntington Beach Parking Lots under the big tent.  When in the start chute, the gear check area is to the the left.  The gear check tent will stay in the same location throughout the duration of the race.

Clear, plastic bags, will be available at the Race Expo for use at the Gear Check tent.  All items must be placed in this clear bag.  Please attach the gear check tag on your bib to your clear plastic bag using the provided cable ties.

Gear Check will open to drop off bags at 6:00am in the Huntington Beach Parking Lots and must be picked up no later than 1:00pm.  Please do not check valuables.  Gear is checked at your own risk.  The race is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged bags.

Question 5

COURSE TIME LIMIT

Accepted Answer

The half marathon has a course time limit of 4.5 hours.  Participants will need to maintain a pace of 20:36 minutes per mile in order to complete the race.  Due to the nature of our event permit, if a participant falls behind the established pace time, they may be asked to join the sweep vehicle to be moved ahead on course.

Question 6

AWARDS

Accepted Answer

The top 3 male, female, & non-binary finishers in the half marathon will receive an overall award*.
This is based off of Gun time, not Chip time.

The top 3 male, female, & non-binary finishers in each age group in the half marathon will receive an award.

Please see the age groups below:
Under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Awards must be picked up on-site from the Age Group Awards table in the Huntington Beach Parking Lots.  Awards will not be mailed post-race.

*Anyone who wins top 3 overall is not eligible for an age group award.

Question 7

AGE MINIMUM

Accepted Answer

All participants must be at least 13 years old on race day.  No exceptions.

Question 8

HALF MARATHON PACKET PICK-UP

Accepted Answer

Friday, January 30th
12:00pm – 6:00pm
Huntington Beach Parking Lots – 21291 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Saturday, January 31st
10:00am – 4:00pm
Huntington Beach Parking Lots – 21291 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

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HALF MARATHON

13.1 MILES

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

2027 PRICING

FINAL RELEASE

FROM

$218.50

EARLY ACCESS

FIRST RELEASE

FROM

$119

NEXT RELEASE

FROM

$137

FINAL RELEASE

FROM

$185

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MEET OUR PARTNERS

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