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Great place to go if you are escaping from Midwest winter. Great location. Course was not difficult. Could see the ocean on the way back. Would do it again in … MORE
Great place to go if you are escaping from Midwest winter.
Great location. Course was not difficult. Could see the ocean on the way back.
Would do it again in a heart beat.
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This race is usually in Feb. I was glad to add this race to my list in Sept 2021. It was HOT! Expo was simple and nothing too exciting; few … MORE
This race is usually in Feb. I was glad to add this race to my list in Sept 2021. It was HOT!
Expo was simple and nothing too exciting; few vendors. Shirt was navy cotton and true to size.
The race was mostly along the coast except the about seven or so miles. The path from mile 16 til the end was shared with other runners and cyclists. Some were rude and path could be crowded at times.
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Plenty of volunteers to help at water station. Nun electrolytes is hit or miss. Sometimes it's not really there (too diluted) and sometimes you can feel it (this helps a … MORE
Plenty of volunteers to help at water station. Nun electrolytes is hit or miss. Sometimes it’s not really there (too diluted) and sometimes you can feel it (this helps a lot during the race).
The 2nd half did not have much cheering. You are on your own. This is the 3rd time I am doing full. I am doing mostly half at this race bc of this boring 2nd half.
Shirt design for 25th Anniversary should be spectacular but…
Logo is great but all cotton material for running. That is a NO NO. Please go with your previous shirt, long sleeve dri-fit material.
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The ocean breeze felt great & it was nice that the race was on a Saturday! Pretty good crowd support. Awesome volunteers. Wear a cap and/or sunglasses. Usually takes place … MORE
The ocean breeze felt great & it was nice that the race was on a Saturday!
Pretty good crowd support.
Awesome volunteers.
Wear a cap and/or sunglasses.
Usually takes place on Super Bowl Sunday.
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No matter how fast or slow you are, just getting out there and giving it your all, is amazing. Be proud of yourself for getting out there and putting one … MORE
No matter how fast or slow you are, just getting out there and giving it your all, is amazing. Be proud of yourself for getting out there and putting one foot in front of the other. This was my first half or run after having breast cancer (2019) and have been doing it every year. Screw cancer I can still run, hike, walk, ruck and live. One step one day at a time, stay strong keep moving
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Great course up / down PCH with the only thing between you and the Pacific being sand. Great and energetic volunteers servicing regular water stations along the course. Pros - … MORE
Great course up / down PCH with the only thing between you and the Pacific being sand. Great and energetic volunteers servicing regular water stations along the course.
Pros
– Easy bib pick up
– Great scenery
– Fast course
Cons
– Crappy cotton shirt
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I was only worried about 4 things this race day. 1) getting blown up because it was 911 after all. 2) not being able to finish because I haven't run … MORE
I was only worried about 4 things this race day.
1) getting blown up because it was 911 after all.
2) not being able to finish because I haven’t run in awhile due to Covid!
3) dying of heat exhaustion.
4) Mich Ultra running out of beer before I limped to the finish line.
NONE OF THOSE HAPPENED! So I say it was a very successful race! Of course, it always has been, but I did have a lot of extra concerns this year!
Thank you #Runsurfcity!!
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My first half marathon race and I’m so happy that I did it. I wish they could start the race a little bit earlier though. The last 3 miles were … MORE
My first half marathon race and I’m so happy that I did it. I wish they could start the race a little bit earlier though. The last 3 miles were brutal when I was trying to finish the run and fighting the heat on PCH.
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This is the best course. Love the ocean view while running. Volunteers are so helpful and always cheering us on. Couldn’t do it without them. My only complaint this year … MORE
This is the best course. Love the ocean view while running. Volunteers are so helpful and always cheering us on. Couldn’t do it without them.
My only complaint this year was the cotton shirt. Usually they have the best tech shirts but this year it was cotton. Who runs in cotton especially in September when it was so hot. Also they ran so small that after washing I won’t be able to wear. So disappointed.
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Good course. Amazing scenery! Elevation change under 200. Wave start worked well. A lot of direct sun so prepare for that. You will more then likely have to walk about … MORE
Good course. Amazing scenery! Elevation change under 200. Wave start worked well. A lot of direct sun so prepare for that. You will more then likely have to walk about a mile to the start from parking locations.
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This is a course I love to do every year (if possible). It’s breezy, mostly flat, ocean view 90% of the time and always has GREAT volunteers. MORE
This is a course I love to do every year (if possible). It’s breezy, mostly flat, ocean view 90% of the time and always has GREAT volunteers.
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You really can’t beat this race. Year after year it is so well run, just the right size, and is fun no matter your pace. The course is beautiful and … MORE
You really can’t beat this race. Year after year it is so well run, just the right size, and is fun no matter your pace. The course is beautiful and big enough to never get crowded. The expo (pre and post race) has tons of freebies and you can enjoy your post race beer with a view of the ocean. I don’t think it gets much better than that!
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This was my 2nd time running this race. The cons: The race expo seemed scaled down, probably because of covid. PCH can get boring after a while. It was a … MORE
This was my 2nd time running this race.
The cons: The race expo seemed scaled down, probably because of covid. PCH can get boring after a while. It was a pretty hot day compared to usual (75F and sunny vs usually 55F and cloudy) and the half marathon started later than usual because of covid social distancing.
The pros: Plenty of water stops and gels available. Good amount of pace groups available. Course is nearly entirely flat and you can just go hard. The crowds were pretty good in spite of the pandemic. The medals are always awesome (wooden surfboard) and the I really liked the race finisher shirt. Also, if you don’t live near the beach, I am sure running along the beach and the wetlands scenery is interesting. I am just a bit bored of it because I run here ALL the time.
This is a great course to PR. For the 2nd year in a row, this is looking to be my best race. I am becoming a huge fan of Surf City and I will definitely be back next year.
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Flat course with few turns (<10) - so good race for a PR. Scenic course mostly on PCH. Live bands and beer at expo and post-race party. Nice LS tech … MORE
Flat course with few turns (<10) – so good race for a PR. Scenic course mostly on PCH. Live bands and beer at expo and post-race party. Nice LS tech shirt and medal. Plenty of refreshments after race. Well organized race.
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The race was really good - perfect for the start into the new season! The course is flat, easy and beautiful all along the coast. The production is very good … MORE
The race was really good – perfect for the start into the new season! The course is flat, easy and beautiful all along the coast. The production is very good and the atmosphere in the finish area is awesome having live music, a beer garden and good coffee. The beach is perfect for some lovely medal-pictures. The expo is awesome offering a lot of really nice merchandising stuff. Unfortunately the expo closes very early at 5pm in the afternoon, but that seems to be a US thing 🙂
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Surf City is a nice race in the winter. The weather was perfect the day before the race, enjoyed the warmth of the sun as we sat on the the … MORE
Surf City is a nice race in the winter. The weather was perfect the day before the race, enjoyed the warmth of the sun as we sat on the the beach. Race morning was nice…cooler with cloud cover. The course is a tad monotonous on the Pacific Coast Highway section. The bus shuttle was great!
This was my first marathon and I thought it was nearly perfect! The setting was beautiful, the weather was perfect, the course was mostly flat, the medal was fun (surf's … MORE
This was my first marathon and I thought it was nearly perfect! The setting was beautiful, the weather was perfect, the course was mostly flat, the medal was fun (surf’s up!), the expo had lots of free samples, the ocean was right beside the finish line for a quick post-race cool down.
I don’t feel like there was a lot offered in the swag bag, mostly just my long-sleeve T-shirt. Overall, not being able to compare to any other marathons, it was perfect!
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The right amount of communication leading up to the race. Great options for parking off site with free shuttles/buses to the start line. Plenty of bathrooms at the start line. … MORE
The right amount of communication leading up to the race. Great options for parking off site with free shuttles/buses to the start line. Plenty of bathrooms at the start line. The right amount of bathrooms and aid stations along the course. Fantastic volunteers. What’s not to love about running along the coast. The weather is usually ideal this time of year.
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Really great race. Water and aid stations were always there when I needed them. The course is very scenic and pretty flat, with a couple gradual inclines along the way. … MORE
Really great race. Water and aid stations were always there when I needed them. The course is very scenic and pretty flat, with a couple gradual inclines along the way. It was a little colder than I expected, but I thrive in the cold and managed to get a PR. Will definitely be doing this race again!!
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The course can be kind of tedious at the end because it’s down and back twice (for people who get bored when they run like me), but literally every other … MORE
The course can be kind of tedious at the end because it’s down and back twice (for people who get bored when they run like me), but literally every other aspect of the race was amazing. Energy, water breaks, views, expo, and logistics of the race were all amazing. Will definitely be going back!
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Great Winter race
Great place to go if you are escaping from Midwest winter. Great location. Course was not difficult. Could see the ocean on the way back. Would do it again in … MORE
Great place to go if you are escaping from Midwest winter.
Great location. Course was not difficult. Could see the ocean on the way back.
Would do it again in a heart beat.
Hot race in mid September
This race is usually in Feb. I was glad to add this race to my list in Sept 2021. It was HOT! Expo was simple and nothing too exciting; few … MORE
This race is usually in Feb. I was glad to add this race to my list in Sept 2021. It was HOT!
Expo was simple and nothing too exciting; few vendors. Shirt was navy cotton and true to size.
The race was mostly along the coast except the about seven or so miles. The path from mile 16 til the end was shared with other runners and cyclists. Some were rude and path could be crowded at times.
Excited to be back running in-person
Plenty of volunteers to help at water station. Nun electrolytes is hit or miss. Sometimes it's not really there (too diluted) and sometimes you can feel it (this helps a … MORE
Plenty of volunteers to help at water station. Nun electrolytes is hit or miss. Sometimes it’s not really there (too diluted) and sometimes you can feel it (this helps a lot during the race).
The 2nd half did not have much cheering. You are on your own. This is the 3rd time I am doing full. I am doing mostly half at this race bc of this boring 2nd half.
Shirt design for 25th Anniversary should be spectacular but…
Logo is great but all cotton material for running. That is a NO NO. Please go with your previous shirt, long sleeve dri-fit material.
4th time running it
The ocean breeze felt great & it was nice that the race was on a Saturday! Pretty good crowd support. Awesome volunteers. Wear a cap and/or sunglasses. Usually takes place … MORE
The ocean breeze felt great & it was nice that the race was on a Saturday!
Pretty good crowd support.
Awesome volunteers.
Wear a cap and/or sunglasses.
Usually takes place on Super Bowl Sunday.
To run along the coast is beautiful
No matter how fast or slow you are, just getting out there and giving it your all, is amazing. Be proud of yourself for getting out there and putting one … MORE
No matter how fast or slow you are, just getting out there and giving it your all, is amazing. Be proud of yourself for getting out there and putting one foot in front of the other. This was my first half or run after having breast cancer (2019) and have been doing it every year. Screw cancer I can still run, hike, walk, ruck and live. One step one day at a time, stay strong keep moving
Flat course with an ocean view
Great course up / down PCH with the only thing between you and the Pacific being sand. Great and energetic volunteers servicing regular water stations along the course. Pros - … MORE
Great course up / down PCH with the only thing between you and the Pacific being sand. Great and energetic volunteers servicing regular water stations along the course.
Pros
– Easy bib pick up
– Great scenery
– Fast course
Cons
– Crappy cotton shirt
Loved getting back out!
I was only worried about 4 things this race day. 1) getting blown up because it was 911 after all. 2) not being able to finish because I haven't run … MORE
I was only worried about 4 things this race day.
1) getting blown up because it was 911 after all.
2) not being able to finish because I haven’t run in awhile due to Covid!
3) dying of heat exhaustion.
4) Mich Ultra running out of beer before I limped to the finish line.
NONE OF THOSE HAPPENED! So I say it was a very successful race! Of course, it always has been, but I did have a lot of extra concerns this year!
Thank you #Runsurfcity!!
Fantastic experience
My first half marathon race and I’m so happy that I did it. I wish they could start the race a little bit earlier though. The last 3 miles were … MORE
My first half marathon race and I’m so happy that I did it. I wish they could start the race a little bit earlier though. The last 3 miles were brutal when I was trying to finish the run and fighting the heat on PCH.
Amazing course
This is the best course. Love the ocean view while running. Volunteers are so helpful and always cheering us on. Couldn’t do it without them. My only complaint this year … MORE
This is the best course. Love the ocean view while running. Volunteers are so helpful and always cheering us on. Couldn’t do it without them.
My only complaint this year was the cotton shirt. Usually they have the best tech shirts but this year it was cotton. Who runs in cotton especially in September when it was so hot. Also they ran so small that after washing I won’t be able to wear. So disappointed.
Great time. Very warm!
Good course. Amazing scenery! Elevation change under 200. Wave start worked well. A lot of direct sun so prepare for that. You will more then likely have to walk about … MORE
Good course. Amazing scenery! Elevation change under 200. Wave start worked well. A lot of direct sun so prepare for that. You will more then likely have to walk about a mile to the start from parking locations.
25 Years and THRIVING!
This is a course I love to do every year (if possible). It’s breezy, mostly flat, ocean view 90% of the time and always has GREAT volunteers. MORE
This is a course I love to do every year (if possible). It’s breezy, mostly flat, ocean view 90% of the time and always has GREAT volunteers.
SoCal classic
You really can’t beat this race. Year after year it is so well run, just the right size, and is fun no matter your pace. The course is beautiful and … MORE
You really can’t beat this race. Year after year it is so well run, just the right size, and is fun no matter your pace. The course is beautiful and big enough to never get crowded. The expo (pre and post race) has tons of freebies and you can enjoy your post race beer with a view of the ocean. I don’t think it gets much better than that!
Fast and Fun Course
This was my 2nd time running this race. The cons: The race expo seemed scaled down, probably because of covid. PCH can get boring after a while. It was a … MORE
This was my 2nd time running this race.
The cons: The race expo seemed scaled down, probably because of covid. PCH can get boring after a while. It was a pretty hot day compared to usual (75F and sunny vs usually 55F and cloudy) and the half marathon started later than usual because of covid social distancing.
The pros: Plenty of water stops and gels available. Good amount of pace groups available. Course is nearly entirely flat and you can just go hard. The crowds were pretty good in spite of the pandemic. The medals are always awesome (wooden surfboard) and the I really liked the race finisher shirt. Also, if you don’t live near the beach, I am sure running along the beach and the wetlands scenery is interesting. I am just a bit bored of it because I run here ALL the time.
This is a great course to PR. For the 2nd year in a row, this is looking to be my best race. I am becoming a huge fan of Surf City and I will definitely be back next year.
Beer, music, & running
Flat course with few turns (<10) - so good race for a PR. Scenic course mostly on PCH. Live bands and beer at expo and post-race party. Nice LS tech … MORE
Flat course with few turns (<10) – so good race for a PR. Scenic course mostly on PCH. Live bands and beer at expo and post-race party. Nice LS tech shirt and medal. Plenty of refreshments after race. Well organized race.
Wonderful race along the beach!
The race was really good - perfect for the start into the new season! The course is flat, easy and beautiful all along the coast. The production is very good … MORE
The race was really good – perfect for the start into the new season! The course is flat, easy and beautiful all along the coast. The production is very good and the atmosphere in the finish area is awesome having live music, a beer garden and good coffee. The beach is perfect for some lovely medal-pictures. The expo is awesome offering a lot of really nice merchandising stuff. Unfortunately the expo closes very early at 5pm in the afternoon, but that seems to be a US thing 🙂
Completed 100th Marathon at Surf City
Surf City is a nice race in the winter. The weather was perfect the day before the race, enjoyed the warmth of the sun as we sat on the the … MORE
Surf City is a nice race in the winter. The weather was perfect the day before the race, enjoyed the warmth of the sun as we sat on the the beach. Race morning was nice…cooler with cloud cover. The course is a tad monotonous on the Pacific Coast Highway section. The bus shuttle was great!
Perfect setting for a first timer!
This was my first marathon and I thought it was nearly perfect! The setting was beautiful, the weather was perfect, the course was mostly flat, the medal was fun (surf's … MORE
This was my first marathon and I thought it was nearly perfect! The setting was beautiful, the weather was perfect, the course was mostly flat, the medal was fun (surf’s up!), the expo had lots of free samples, the ocean was right beside the finish line for a quick post-race cool down.
I don’t feel like there was a lot offered in the swag bag, mostly just my long-sleeve T-shirt. Overall, not being able to compare to any other marathons, it was perfect!
Run with a view
The right amount of communication leading up to the race. Great options for parking off site with free shuttles/buses to the start line. Plenty of bathrooms at the start line. … MORE
The right amount of communication leading up to the race. Great options for parking off site with free shuttles/buses to the start line. Plenty of bathrooms at the start line. The right amount of bathrooms and aid stations along the course. Fantastic volunteers. What’s not to love about running along the coast. The weather is usually ideal this time of year.
Fast, Flat, & Fun
Really great race. Water and aid stations were always there when I needed them. The course is very scenic and pretty flat, with a couple gradual inclines along the way. … MORE
Really great race. Water and aid stations were always there when I needed them. The course is very scenic and pretty flat, with a couple gradual inclines along the way. It was a little colder than I expected, but I thrive in the cold and managed to get a PR. Will definitely be doing this race again!!
This race was such a fun experience!
The course can be kind of tedious at the end because it’s down and back twice (for people who get bored when they run like me), but literally every other … MORE
The course can be kind of tedious at the end because it’s down and back twice (for people who get bored when they run like me), but literally every other aspect of the race was amazing. Energy, water breaks, views, expo, and logistics of the race were all amazing. Will definitely be going back!