Virtual Run

Already signed up but can’t join us on February 2_2020

Already signed up but can’t join us on February 6, 2022?

Switch to the Virtual Race! Runners who signed up for the traditional course race can switch to the virtual before February 1, 2022. You can make the switch through your ACTIVE MyEvents account. Please follow these steps:

Please go to MyEvents.ACTIVE.com/motivsportsus
Scroll down to find the 2021 Surf City Marathon and Half Marathon
Click “Change Category”
You’re all set!

NOTE: if you are prompted to pay a fee when transferring, email runsurfcity@motivsports.com and we will manually transfer you.

Virtual Run FAQ

Virtual Run

Virtual Race Information

Unable to join us in person on February 6, 2022? Check out the Virtual Run option.

Included within Virtual Half Marathon and Virtual Marathon registrations:

Official Event Bib
Official Finisher Shirt
Official Finisher Medal

When you sign up for the Virtual Race option, you will need to complete the virtual 13.1-mile race (Half Marathon) or 26.2-mile race (Full marathon) and submit proof through the Virtual Run Submission Link between February 2, 2022, and February 14, 2022.

Race Proof can be:

Photo proof of your tracking device showing the date and distance
Link to Garmin, MapMyRun, Nikeplus, RunKeeper, Runtastic or Strava tracking

Submit your Virtual Run Proof

Submit your virtual race proof via the 2022 link (to be provided on February 2, 2022

Submit Proof for 2021 Virtual

Virtual Race Rules:

The Virtual run option will allow you to maintain your loyalty status or maintain your status within the Beach Cities Challenge.
All virtual runs must be completed and submitted by February 14, 2022.
We will reach out to all Virtual Runners closer to the event date with specific instructions on how to submit your times.
Bib, Shirts, and Medals will be mailed to the address listed on the registration form. Please allow 4 weeks after race day to receive your finisher packet.
Virtual Race Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions.
Virtual Race registration is required in order to participate in the program.