Marathon Surf City

Surf City Marathon takes place in Huntington Beach, California, on February 7, 2027, along the Pacific coast, with much of the route running beside the ocean. Four formats are on the program: the marathon (26.2 miles), the half marathon (13.1 miles), a 5K (3.1 miles) and a Beach Mile, so every runner can pick a distance that matches their level. Start times and elevation gain are not listed.

Coastal road races are typically flat and fast, which makes the marathon here a reasonable place to chase a Boston qualifier or a first finish under a target time, and the half a solid personal-best attempt. Sixteen to eighteen weeks of consistent training with a weekly long run reaching 20 miles is the standard recipe for the marathon; the half needs about 12. Ocean air can be cooler and breezier than inland forecasts suggest, so plan your race outfit for the start line rather than the parking lot. The Beach Mile is the family option.