Races Marathon · Huntington Beach, USA
Surf City Marathon
Surf City Marathon is a flat marathon in Huntington Beach, USA, held each February. Pacific Coast Highway and beachside path — flat with one gentle rise into Central Park. February on the SoCal coast is mild, 10-17C. Flat courses like Huntington Beach's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
February
every year
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
February on the SoCal coast is mild, 10-17C.
Racing this course well
Pacific Coast Highway and beachside path — flat with one gentle rise into Central Park.
Flat courses like Huntington Beach's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
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- When is the Surf City Marathon?
- It is held each February in Huntington Beach, USA. Check the official Surf City Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Surf City Marathon course flat?
- Pacific Coast Highway and beachside path — flat with one gentle rise into Central Park.
- How should I train for the Surf City Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Surf City Marathon's profile and the February weather, then protect consistency — RunV's adaptive plan recalibrates after every run so one bad week never derails the block.
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