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Surf City Marathon

Road Running covering 1.6 km to 42.2 km in Huntington Beach (California, United States)

LocationHuntington Beach, California, United StatesShow on map(33.6603° N, 117.9992° W)
Date & StatusFebruary 7, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Surf City Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Huntington Beach, California, US focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier, Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include Seaside & Coast, City Run.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and Beach Mile (1.61 km, +7 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for February 7, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (runsurfcity.com).

Official website
Surf City Marathon in Huntington Beach (Work: "Alpine Ridge Trail Rocky Mountain NP 2024", Photo: Larry D. Moore, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Alpine Ridge Trail Rocky Mountain NP 2024" · Photo: Larry D. Moore · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0
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Event characteristics

Seaside & CoastCity Run

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m8 m - 88 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half marathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m11 m - 51 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m14 m - 23 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Beach MileRoad Running1.61 km+7 m17 m - 21 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 88 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS33.6603° N, 117.9992° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 88 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 88 m·at 15.6 km·Ø 0.9 %
8 m35 m61 m88 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km88 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Surf City Marathon take place?

Surf City Marathon takes place in Huntington Beach, California, US (start area at coordinates 33.6603° N, 117.9992° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for February 7, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Surf City Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and Beach Mile (1.61 km, +7 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Surf City Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 88 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Surf City Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (runsurfcity.com).