Races Marathon · Ventura, USA
Surfers Point Marathon
Surfers Point Marathon is a flat marathon in Ventura, USA, held each September. An out-and-back route along the Ventura coast from Solimar Beach, using the Old Rincon Highway beside the ocean. The organiser calls it mostly flat. Early September on the Ventura coast is usually dry and mild, with temperatures of about 15 to 26°C and a marine layer in the early morning. On a course as flat as Surfers Point Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
September
next: Sunday 5 September 2027
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Early September on the Ventura coast is usually dry and mild, with temperatures of about 15 to 26°C and a marine layer in the early morning.
Racing this course well
An out-and-back route along the Ventura coast from Solimar Beach, using the Old Rincon Highway beside the ocean. The organiser calls it mostly flat.
On a course as flat as Surfers Point Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- $145 plus registration fees (2027 race)
Official Surfers Point Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 5 September 2027
- Start time
- 07:00
- Time limit
- 7 hours
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
Most of the route follows the ocean on the Old Rincon Highway, so wind off the water can matter more than any climb.
- Layout
- Out-and-back
- Surface
- Paved coastal road
- Course status
- USATF certified
- Boston qualifier
- Yes
Pick your goal for Ventura
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Surfers Point Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Surfers Point Marathon?
- The next Surfers Point Marathon is on Sunday 5 September 2027 in Ventura, USA. It is held each September.
- Is the Surfers Point Marathon course flat?
- An out-and-back route along the Ventura coast from Solimar Beach, using the Old Rincon Highway beside the ocean. The organiser calls it mostly flat.
- How do I enter the Surfers Point Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: $145 plus registration fees (2027 race).
- Is the Surfers Point Marathon a Boston qualifier?
- Yes. The Surfers Point Marathon is run on a certified course, so a time set here can be used to apply for the Boston Marathon.
- How should I train for the Surfers Point Marathon?
- Train specifically for Ventura — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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