Question 1

NO PARKING AREAS

Accepted Answer

No event parking will be allowed at the following locations.  Vehicles will be subject to tow and impound at the expense of the vehicle’s owner:

Beach Promenade Shopping Center – located at the intersection of Beach Blvd and Atlanta Ave
Newland Shopping Center – located on Beach Blvd between Adams and Yorktown Area

Question 2

FREE PARKING & SHUTTLES (SUNDAY)

Accepted Answer

Civic Center – The Civic Center parking lot (1900 Main Street, Huntington Beach) is a convenient option away from the closed traffic streets.  A shuttle stop is located at the Civic Center parking lot and will drop off 1-2 blocks from the start/finish line.

Edison High School – The Edison High School parking lot (21400 Magnolia Street, Huntington Beach) is a convenient option away from the closed traffic streets.  A shuttle stop is located at the high school parking lot and will drop off 1-2 blocks from the start/finish line.

Beach Parking Lots – Beach Parking lots are located off of Pacific Coast Highway and can be accessed by heading west via Beach Blvd, Newland St., Magnolia Blvd, or Brookhurst St.  While these lots are generally a walkable distance to the start/finish line, two shuttle stops are located within these lots for those that want transportation closer to the start line.  The first shuttle stop is located within the parking lot near Newland St.  The second shuttle stop is located within the parking lot between Magnolia Blvd and Brookhurst St.

For reference, here is the approximate walking distance to the start/finish line from each entrance:
From Beach Blvd: approximately .5 miles
From Newland St.: approximately 1 mile
From Magnolia Blvd: approximately 1.5 miles
From Brookhurst St.*: approximately 2.25 miles

*We recommend that 5K runners enter from Brookhurst St.

Shuttles operate on a rolling basis beginning at 5:00am – 1:00pm.
(The last shuttle to the start for the 5K leaves at 10:00am).

To alleviate stress on race morning, please give yourself plenty of time to navigate traffic delays to find parking and catch a shuttle bus.

Please note, the City Beach Lot (north side of Beach Blvd/PCH), is a paid lot. $20 due upon entry. The State Beach Lot (south side of Beach Blvd/PCH) is included with the free parking and shuttle program. The City Lot does fill up quickly, and Huntington Beach Parking Enforcement may opt to close the intersection at Beach Blvd and PCH, and detour traffic further south to the other entrances to the State Beach lots.

Question 3

EXPO PARKING (FRIDAY & SATURDAY)

Accepted Answer

Participants can park in the Huntington Beach City Lot adjacent to the Race Expo for free on Friday & Saturday. Participants must enter the parking lots at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Beach Blvd and head north into the lots. 
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Parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. 
 
The State Beach Lots on the south side of Beach Blvd/PCH are paid lots on Friday and Saturday.

Question 4

BEACH MILE PARKING (SATURDAY)

Accepted Answer

Beach Mile participants can park in the Huntington Beach City Lot adjacent to the Race Expo for free on Saturday.

Participants must enter the parking lots at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Beach Blvd and head north into the lots.  Parking will be free during the Beach Mile and Race Expo and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The State Beach Lots on the south side of Beach Blvd/PCH are paid lots on Friday and Saturday. 
  
For additional hourly paid parking options in Huntington Beach, please visit the city’s Official Guide to Parking in Huntington Beach.

Question 5

PAID PARKING (SUNDAY)

Accepted Answer

Pacific City – The Pacific City parking lot (21010 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach – access via Pacific View Ave) is likely the most convenient of all parking lots as it is located 1 block from the start/finish line.  The hourly parking rate is set by the parking operator, not race officials.

Main Street Promenade – The Main Street Promenade Garage (200 Main St, Huntington Beach) is closest to the Huntington Beach Pier and all the restaurants/shops on Main Street.  This lot is just 4-5 blocks from the finish line.  The hourly parking rate is set by the parking operator, not race officials.

Strand Parking – The Strand Parking lot (146 6th Street, Huntington Beach) is close to the Huntington Beach Pier and all the restaurants/shops on Main Street.  This lot is 6-7 blocks from the finish line.  The hourly parking rate is set by the parking operator, not race officials.

Public Parking – The Public Parking lot (21622 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach) is located at the intersection of Beach Blvd and Pacific Coast Highway (entrance on Beach Blvd).  This lot is 1-2 blocks from the start line of the race.  The all-day rate is $20 for race participants (enter before noon) and will open at 4:30am.  The parking rate is set by the parking operator, not race officials.

We recommend having cash on hand in the event credit cards are not accepted.

Question 6

DROP-OFF AREA (SUNDAY)

Accepted Answer

There is a specific drop-off area (including Rideshare/Uber/Lyft) set aside at the intersection of Beach Blvd and Atlanta Ave (21229 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach).  
There is no parking available at this intersection but participants will be able to walk approximately 3 blocks down Atlanta Ave and then 3 blocks down Huntington Street toward the start line.  
The start line is at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Huntington Street.

Question 7

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Accepted Answer

FROM THE NORTH – DRIVING SOUTH on I-405
Exit at Beach Blvd
For Main Street paid parking lots: continue on Beach Blvd, turn right onto Atlanta Ave to access Main Street area
For Beach Parking Lots: continue on Beach Blvd to Pacific Coast Highway to enter lot

FROM THE SOUTH – DRIVING NORTH on I-405
Exit at Warner Ave
-Turn left on Magnolia Ave or Newland St and travel south to access Beach Parking Lots
-or Turn left on Beach Blvd and travel south to access Beach Parking lots, Drop Off Zone, or Main Street paid parking lots (turn left onto Atlanta Ave)
Exit at Brookhurst Ave
-Travel south to access Beach Parking Lots

FROM THE NORTH – DRIVING SOUTH on PCH
Turn left (inland) at Warner Ave. Follow Warner Ave toward Beach Blvd. Turn right (south toward the beach) and follow Beach Blvd toward the beach
For Main Street paid parking lots: continue on Beach Blvd, turn right onto Atlanta Ave to access Main Street area
For Drop Off Zone: continue on Beach Blvd, drop off zone located at intersection of Beach Blvd and Atlanta Ave
For Beach Parking Lots: continue on Beach Blvd to Pacific Coast Highway to enter lot

FROM THE SOUTH – DRIVING NORTH on PCH
For Main Street paid parking lots: Turn right on Beach Blvd and left on Pacific View Ave to access Main Street area
For Beach Parking Lots: turn left into lots from Pacific Coast Highway at Brookhurst St, Magnolia St, or Newland St

Question 8

ROAD CLOSURES

Accepted Answer

Download Road Closure Flyer:

Download Community Notice Mailer:

Parking &

TRAVEL INFO

YOUR GUIDE TO THE START LINE

DIRECTIONS & PARKING INFO