DAYS UNTIL: RACE WEEKEND

Already signed up but can’t join us on September 11, 2021?
Switch to the Virtual Race! Runners who signed up for the traditional course race can switch to the virtual before September 9, 2021. 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
Virtual Race Information
Unable to join us in-person on September 11, 2021? 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 September 9, 2021, and September 14, 2021.
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:
- We’ll list the 2021 link here at the end of August

Virtual Race Rules:
- Your finish time will not be posted on the Results Page.
- All virtual runs must be completed and submitted by September 13, 2021.
- Bib, Shirts, and Medals will be mailed to the address listed on the registration form. Items will be shipped no later than Saturday 30, 2021. Please allow 4 weeks after race day to receive your finisher packet.
- We will mail out outside of the United States for an additional fee. Please email us at runsurfcity@motivsports.com for more details.
- The Virtual run option will allow you to maintain your loyalty status or maintain your status within the Beach Cities Challenge.
- Virtual Race Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions.
- Virtual Race registration is required in order to participate in the program.

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