SUMMARY. Picture this..."a start wreathed in light fog, led out by a covey of restored classic woody sedans and lifeguard vehicles," complete with surfboards on top! Marathon & Beyond Magazine calls it a "perfect start/finish." All races begin to the Beach Boys' soundtrack Surfin' USA and the cheers of local surfers from Huntington Beach's own surfing clubs. This exclusive oceanfront course is a classic California Dream! Run by the famous Huntington Beach pier and through scenic Huntington Central Park. Observe native surfers in their natural habitat from the beachfront running path that winds through the famed surfing beaches of Southern California. Retro surf bands entertain along the way and the Finish Line Festival includes a beach side beer garden and BBQ in the California sun. Finishers receive bodacious surfboard medals. Surf City, Here We Run!

The Surf City Marathon is well-regarded for its organization, scenic route, and community support, making it a must-do event for runners of all levels, is a celebration of California's beach culture, offering runners a scenic course along the Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. Starting near the southern corner of Huntington Street and PCH, the race provides stunning ocean views, making it a memorable experience for all participants. The marathon's flat and fast course is perfect for setting personal records, with just a few gentle inclines to keep things interesting.

The course takes runners north along PCH, offering strong crowd support in the initial miles. The route then heads inland through residential neighborhoods, providing a brief change of scenery before returning to the coastal highway. With Bolsa Chica State Beach and Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve on either side, the midsection of the race offers a unique experience of running between two bodies of water.

The event is known for its excellent aid stations, spaced at regular intervals and staffed by enthusiastic volunteers. The finish line rewards runners with a unique surf-themed medal and a variety of refreshments, including bananas, Dole fruit cups, and chocolate milk. The post-race festival by the beach is perfect for celebrating the achievement, complete with a beer garden sponsored by Michelob Ultra.

Surf City Marathon (prev. Pacific Shoreline Marathon)

Human Interest Story

The Surf City Marathon will help raise money for the Free Wheelchair Mission of Irvine for the sixth consecutive year.

Surf City Marathon Raises Money For Free Wheelchair Mission

For the sixth consecutive year, the Surf City USA&reg; Marathon is partnering with the Irvine-based Free Wheelchair Mission for a fundraising event that is directly responsible for changing the lives of nearly 38,000 disabled people worldwide.  The innovative "Run for Mobility" (Sunday, February 6, 2011) encourages all runners to use the Surf City Marathon, Half Marathon and all-new One Mile run/walk as a way to raise funds that send specially engineered wheelchairs to needy and developing nations.

Surf City USA Marathon's "Run For Mobility" Nears $2 Million Fundraising Threshold; Offers Free Half Marathon "Team-Training-Together" Program

The Surf City USA Marathon announces the aaddition of a One Mile Charity Run on Super Bowl Sunday, February 6, 2011.  The Surf City Marathon is the largest combined oceanfront marathon and half marathon event in California. It features more than 20,000 entrants 
participating in three divisions - marathon, half-marathon and one mile - 
and is preceded by a two-day Active Lifestyle Exposition.  Detailed 
information is available at www.runsurfcity.com

Surf City USA&reg; Marathon Embraces Philanthropic Fundraising; Introduces One Mile Charity Run / Walk On Super Bowl Sunday

Post-Race Review/ Results

Matt Wiltse, Las Vegas, won the Surf City Marathon in 2 hours 37 minutes and 19 seconds while Karen Warrendorf, Vancouver B.C., won the women's division with a time of 3 hours 5 minutes and 24 seconds.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results