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Surf city is consistently a fun time. Beer and music at the end. Flat scenic course with minimum turns. I have run it several times and will continue as long … MORE
Surf city is consistently a fun time. Beer and music at the end. Flat scenic course with minimum turns. I have run it several times and will continue as long as my legs hold out.
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i'm a big fan of the surf city marathon because it is an excellent way to start the year. Most years this event falls on superbowl which is an awesome … MORE
i’m a big fan of the surf city marathon because it is an excellent way to start the year. Most years this event falls on superbowl which is an awesome way to start the day before gorging ourselves on superbowl treats
The surf city marathon is basically three out and backs, the second two out and backs are draining mentally because you can see exactly how far you have to go to finish. buttttttt you have the roaring surf and coastal breeze pushing you along, plus the satisfaction of finishing the first marathon of the year
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This was my first ever race, and I have to say the ambience was everything! Great support system! It was absolutely gorgeous scenery. Their were 2 small gradual hills, but … MORE
This was my first ever race, and I have to say the ambience was everything! Great support system! It was absolutely gorgeous scenery. Their were 2 small gradual hills, but I has having such a good time I didn’t even feel them. Event was super organized, and the medal is awesome! This is definitely a race I plan to do next year! This was an amazing experience I would recommend to every one in beautiful sunny California! ☀️ 🌊🏃🏽♀️
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I had a great time, course map was easy to follow. No complains and I can’t wait to do it again. At the finish plenty of water and snacks to … MORE
I had a great time, course map was easy to follow. No complains and I can’t wait to do it again. At the finish plenty of water and snacks to rehydrate. During the run plenty of medical aide and water station’s available
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No complaints here, easy course and great organization!! Plus the swag was well worth it!! I would suggest free day of bib pick up or offer other locations for pick … MORE
No complaints here, easy course and great organization!! Plus the swag was well worth it!!
I would suggest free day of bib pick up or offer other locations for pick up for people that live faraway,
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To be friendlier and smile more. Support each other and make strangers feel welcomed. This is a fun race and it’s not about you, it’s about running, don’t cut people … MORE
To be friendlier and smile more. Support each other and make strangers feel welcomed.
This is a fun race and it’s not about you, it’s about running, don’t cut people off at the finish line, lol.
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My biggest complain is the times. It doesn't make sense that the 5k starts after the marathoners but before the half marathon runners. I cannot express how many 5k walkers … MORE
My biggest complain is the times. It doesn’t make sense that the 5k starts after the marathoners but before the half marathon runners. I cannot express how many 5k walkers I have to run around and slow down for because they’re in the way.
Another thing that could be better is to have better spectator spots for people who want to come support us.
Besides that, it’s a pretty good race, I’ve done it twice and it always seems to be the hottest day of the week when I run this race. Would do it again though.
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The view of the ocean this race has is amazing, make sure to look out towards the water and enjoy the scenery. People running this race brought great energy, the … MORE
The view of the ocean this race has is amazing, make sure to look out towards the water and enjoy the scenery. People running this race brought great energy, the race provided a fun experience.
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Great scenery, very well organized, wonderful local support. I would repeat every year. In the past used to hand out hydration booster shot, should continue. NEED TO IMPROVE how to … MORE
Great scenery, very well organized, wonderful local support. I would repeat every year. In the past used to hand out hydration booster shot, should continue. NEED TO IMPROVE how to QUICKLY HAND IUT FREE BEER. lines too long I couldn’t get my free beer 2 years in a roll.
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Fairly easy course with one hill after the 3rd mile. Most of the course is right next to the beach with a fairly small portion going inland. Definitely recommend this … MORE
Fairly easy course with one hill after the 3rd mile. Most of the course is right next to the beach with a fairly small portion going inland. Definitely recommend this race!
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This was my first half marathon race and it was great! We set a goal pace and my running partner and I beat it. Running the race with someone was … MORE
This was my first half marathon race and it was great! We set a goal pace and my running partner and I beat it. Running the race with someone was definitely encouraging and I cannot wait to run it again. Very easy route and so many encouraging spectators!
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This is a great race, easy flat course, great place to PR! It’s along gorgeous Huntington Beach, so if the drive is far, bring your bike or your surfboard and … MORE
This is a great race, easy flat course, great place to PR! It’s along gorgeous Huntington Beach, so if the drive is far, bring your bike or your surfboard and make a day of it! The fact that they arrange for free parking and even shuttling from satellite lots is impressive and appreciated. Love a good bag check, cause the mornings can be COLD! My only wish, as someone who won’t ever drink/drive, is that the could find a way to allow runners to take their hard earned sealed free beer garden beer home with them to enjoy later (but I’m sure local government’s regs. prohibit this). Thumbs up!
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Would totally recommend this race. The people, production, the scene... All is so much enjoyed. The weather is perfect most years so it is a plus. I enjoy a lot … MORE
Would totally recommend this race. The people, production, the scene… All is so much enjoyed. The weather is perfect most years so it is a plus. I enjoy a lot the fact that after the race there is a party to celebrate with others.
I would add back the massage tho
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Running next to the beach is a great experience in itself. What makes this even greater is that you’re surrounded by such a fun crowd because of how well organized … MORE
Running next to the beach is a great experience in itself. What makes this even greater is that you’re surrounded by such a fun crowd because of how well organized everything is and how excited everyone is. Hydration stations double as hype stations which is always twice as kool. The course is mostly flat but challenging enough to not be boring. Perfect for anyone trying to set a PR. My wife and I will definitely make this race a yearly tradition.
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I have always wanted to run, but i have never tired before, running this half marathon gave me such a great experience and more goals to achieve in the future. … MORE
I have always wanted to run, but i have never tired before, running this half marathon gave me such a great experience and more goals to achieve in the future. I will definitely be running more and registering for more running events.
Surf city run was so amazing because it was directly in on the beach, there was a lot of volunteers and people who are helping and a bunches of hydration stations where you do not even need to bring your own water bottle and energy gels (it was all provided)
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Great overall race with a great course, hydration stations at every other mile and wide roads to everyone can fit on the course. I would definitely recommend this race to … MORE
Great overall race with a great course, hydration stations at every other mile and wide roads to everyone can fit on the course. I would definitely recommend this race to any beginners as a great first race because of its production and organization as well.
Overall great race!
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Stayed at the Pasea Spa and Hotel - it was right across the street from the Expo and start line - awesome experience. The course leaves the beach and heads … MORE
Stayed at the Pasea Spa and Hotel – it was right across the street from the Expo and start line – awesome experience. The course leaves the beach and heads into Huntington Beach’s Central Park where you loop around the whole park and then head back to the beach – there is a huge out and back along the ocean and all I kept thinking was where is the turnaround (lol). Out and back’s are mentally tough for me. The weather was perfect the course was scenic with gentle hills. I would do it again and stay at the same hotel.
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This is a great marathon if you are chasing a PR or looking for a taste of SoCal living. The race is expertly run, the health expo was filled with … MORE
This is a great marathon if you are chasing a PR or looking for a taste of SoCal living. The race is expertly run, the health expo was filled with great vendors and had solid community engagement. There is a great crowd size, runners of all experience levels took part and I really enjoyed the park section. Only half complaint is the large stretch of the race that takes place on a public beach road, this is fine but it got a little crowded in parts. The finishers expo was accommodating, beer for finishers and lots of snacks. I liked the surf board themed metal.
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Cool weather, flat course, beautiful scenery, lots of fueling stations. Pretty close to perfect. Great communication, easy drop off and pick up locations. Will definitely run this race again. MORE
Cool weather, flat course, beautiful scenery, lots of fueling stations. Pretty close to perfect. Great communication, easy drop off and pick up locations. Will definitely run this race again.
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Great race! Best expo around with lots of free goodies. Scenic and fairly flat course. Tons of water stops. Plenty of post race snacks and a free beer at the … MORE
Great race! Best expo around with lots of free goodies. Scenic and fairly flat course. Tons of water stops. Plenty of post race snacks and a free beer at the end! Race is extremely well run.
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Fun fast race
Surf city is consistently a fun time. Beer and music at the end. Flat scenic course with minimum turns. I have run it several times and will continue as long … MORE
Surf city is consistently a fun time. Beer and music at the end. Flat scenic course with minimum turns. I have run it several times and will continue as long as my legs hold out.
Surf city marathon is a great start
i'm a big fan of the surf city marathon because it is an excellent way to start the year. Most years this event falls on superbowl which is an awesome … MORE
i’m a big fan of the surf city marathon because it is an excellent way to start the year. Most years this event falls on superbowl which is an awesome way to start the day before gorging ourselves on superbowl treats
The surf city marathon is basically three out and backs, the second two out and backs are draining mentally because you can see exactly how far you have to go to finish. buttttttt you have the roaring surf and coastal breeze pushing you along, plus the satisfaction of finishing the first marathon of the year
Most scenic beach Run ever!
This was my first ever race, and I have to say the ambience was everything! Great support system! It was absolutely gorgeous scenery. Their were 2 small gradual hills, but … MORE
This was my first ever race, and I have to say the ambience was everything! Great support system! It was absolutely gorgeous scenery. Their were 2 small gradual hills, but I has having such a good time I didn’t even feel them. Event was super organized, and the medal is awesome! This is definitely a race I plan to do next year! This was an amazing experience I would recommend to every one in beautiful sunny California! ☀️ 🌊🏃🏽♀️
It was great
I had a great time, course map was easy to follow. No complains and I can’t wait to do it again. At the finish plenty of water and snacks to … MORE
I had a great time, course map was easy to follow. No complains and I can’t wait to do it again. At the finish plenty of water and snacks to rehydrate. During the run plenty of medical aide and water station’s available
Amazing, well organized event great swag
No complaints here, easy course and great organization!! Plus the swag was well worth it!! I would suggest free day of bib pick up or offer other locations for pick … MORE
No complaints here, easy course and great organization!! Plus the swag was well worth it!!
I would suggest free day of bib pick up or offer other locations for pick up for people that live faraway,
Great Race
To be friendlier and smile more. Support each other and make strangers feel welcomed. This is a fun race and it’s not about you, it’s about running, don’t cut people … MORE
To be friendlier and smile more. Support each other and make strangers feel welcomed.
This is a fun race and it’s not about you, it’s about running, don’t cut people off at the finish line, lol.
Here we go again
My biggest complain is the times. It doesn't make sense that the 5k starts after the marathoners but before the half marathon runners. I cannot express how many 5k walkers … MORE
My biggest complain is the times. It doesn’t make sense that the 5k starts after the marathoners but before the half marathon runners. I cannot express how many 5k walkers I have to run around and slow down for because they’re in the way.
Another thing that could be better is to have better spectator spots for people who want to come support us.
Besides that, it’s a pretty good race, I’ve done it twice and it always seems to be the hottest day of the week when I run this race. Would do it again though.
Race had great energy
The view of the ocean this race has is amazing, make sure to look out towards the water and enjoy the scenery. People running this race brought great energy, the … MORE
The view of the ocean this race has is amazing, make sure to look out towards the water and enjoy the scenery. People running this race brought great energy, the race provided a fun experience.
Awesome Course
Great scenery, very well organized, wonderful local support. I would repeat every year. In the past used to hand out hydration booster shot, should continue. NEED TO IMPROVE how to … MORE
Great scenery, very well organized, wonderful local support. I would repeat every year. In the past used to hand out hydration booster shot, should continue. NEED TO IMPROVE how to QUICKLY HAND IUT FREE BEER. lines too long I couldn’t get my free beer 2 years in a roll.
Great Race!
Fairly easy course with one hill after the 3rd mile. Most of the course is right next to the beach with a fairly small portion going inland. Definitely recommend this … MORE
Fairly easy course with one hill after the 3rd mile. Most of the course is right next to the beach with a fairly small portion going inland. Definitely recommend this race!
Great first race
This was my first half marathon race and it was great! We set a goal pace and my running partner and I beat it. Running the race with someone was … MORE
This was my first half marathon race and it was great! We set a goal pace and my running partner and I beat it. Running the race with someone was definitely encouraging and I cannot wait to run it again. Very easy route and so many encouraging spectators!
Hate Driving So Far, But So Worth It!
This is a great race, easy flat course, great place to PR! It’s along gorgeous Huntington Beach, so if the drive is far, bring your bike or your surfboard and … MORE
This is a great race, easy flat course, great place to PR! It’s along gorgeous Huntington Beach, so if the drive is far, bring your bike or your surfboard and make a day of it! The fact that they arrange for free parking and even shuttling from satellite lots is impressive and appreciated. Love a good bag check, cause the mornings can be COLD! My only wish, as someone who won’t ever drink/drive, is that the could find a way to allow runners to take their hard earned sealed free beer garden beer home with them to enjoy later (but I’m sure local government’s regs. prohibit this). Thumbs up!
I love the whole experience
Would totally recommend this race. The people, production, the scene... All is so much enjoyed. The weather is perfect most years so it is a plus. I enjoy a lot … MORE
Would totally recommend this race. The people, production, the scene… All is so much enjoyed. The weather is perfect most years so it is a plus. I enjoy a lot the fact that after the race there is a party to celebrate with others.
I would add back the massage tho
New Yearly Tradition!
Running next to the beach is a great experience in itself. What makes this even greater is that you’re surrounded by such a fun crowd because of how well organized … MORE
Running next to the beach is a great experience in itself. What makes this even greater is that you’re surrounded by such a fun crowd because of how well organized everything is and how excited everyone is. Hydration stations double as hype stations which is always twice as kool. The course is mostly flat but challenging enough to not be boring. Perfect for anyone trying to set a PR. My wife and I will definitely make this race a yearly tradition.
Such a great experience
I have always wanted to run, but i have never tired before, running this half marathon gave me such a great experience and more goals to achieve in the future. … MORE
I have always wanted to run, but i have never tired before, running this half marathon gave me such a great experience and more goals to achieve in the future. I will definitely be running more and registering for more running events.
Surf city run was so amazing because it was directly in on the beach, there was a lot of volunteers and people who are helping and a bunches of hydration stations where you do not even need to bring your own water bottle and energy gels (it was all provided)
One of the best SoCal half marathons
Great overall race with a great course, hydration stations at every other mile and wide roads to everyone can fit on the course. I would definitely recommend this race to … MORE
Great overall race with a great course, hydration stations at every other mile and wide roads to everyone can fit on the course. I would definitely recommend this race to any beginners as a great first race because of its production and organization as well.
Overall great race!
Coastal views and great weather
Stayed at the Pasea Spa and Hotel - it was right across the street from the Expo and start line - awesome experience. The course leaves the beach and heads … MORE
Stayed at the Pasea Spa and Hotel – it was right across the street from the Expo and start line – awesome experience. The course leaves the beach and heads into Huntington Beach’s Central Park where you loop around the whole park and then head back to the beach – there is a huge out and back along the ocean and all I kept thinking was where is the turnaround (lol). Out and back’s are mentally tough for me. The weather was perfect the course was scenic with gentle hills. I would do it again and stay at the same hotel.
Fun Flat Course
This is a great marathon if you are chasing a PR or looking for a taste of SoCal living. The race is expertly run, the health expo was filled with … MORE
This is a great marathon if you are chasing a PR or looking for a taste of SoCal living. The race is expertly run, the health expo was filled with great vendors and had solid community engagement. There is a great crowd size, runners of all experience levels took part and I really enjoyed the park section. Only half complaint is the large stretch of the race that takes place on a public beach road, this is fine but it got a little crowded in parts. The finishers expo was accommodating, beer for finishers and lots of snacks. I liked the surf board themed metal.
Favorite course!
Cool weather, flat course, beautiful scenery, lots of fueling stations. Pretty close to perfect. Great communication, easy drop off and pick up locations. Will definitely run this race again. MORE
Cool weather, flat course, beautiful scenery, lots of fueling stations. Pretty close to perfect. Great communication, easy drop off and pick up locations. Will definitely run this race again.
Run Surf City
Great race! Best expo around with lots of free goodies. Scenic and fairly flat course. Tons of water stops. Plenty of post race snacks and a free beer at the … MORE
Great race! Best expo around with lots of free goodies. Scenic and fairly flat course. Tons of water stops. Plenty of post race snacks and a free beer at the end! Race is extremely well run.