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.

The United States Corporate Athletic Association (USCAA) announced this week that it has selected the Pacific Shoreline Marathon in Huntington Beach to be the site of the 2007 USCAA Corporate Marathon Cup Championship on February 4th.

Pacific Shoreline to Host USCAA Corporate Marathon Cup Championship

For the second year in a row, the Pacific Shoreline Marathon is teaming up with the Free Wheelchair Mission for a fundraising event that will change the lives of thousands of people. In the Second Annual "Run for Mobility", hundreds of runners will use the Pacific Shoreline Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K as a way to raise funds that will send specially engineered wheelchairs around the world.

Pacific Shoreline Set to Roll Again with Free Wheelchair Mission

Organizers of the 11th Annual Pacific Shoreline Marathon announced the marathon course is close to an early sell out for the second year in a row. Registration for the marathon, half marathon, and 5K courses opened last month. All races sold out early for last year's event, and are expected to sell out earlier this year. The event is expected to attract over 12,000 runners and 30,000 people to Huntington Beach over Super Bowl Weekend.

Pacific Shoreline Marathon Course Near Sell Out

Huntington Beach, CA September 15, 2006 - Organizers of the Eleventh Annual Pacific Shoreline Marathon in Huntington Beach, CA announced today the addition of free Salomon 2007 Trail Comp 2 shoes for all marathon finishers to its race package. As part of a large scale partnership with Pacific Shoreline, Salomon will be offering participants a number of high quality incentives leading up to the February 4, 2007 event.

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