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SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K

SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K is a marathon, half marathon, 5K and 10K event held in Huntington Beach, California. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, February 27, 2027. About 3,914 runners take part across all distances.

Race day
February 27, 2027
Location
Huntington Beach, CA
Field size
~3,914 runners

Race details

Date
Saturday, February 27, 2027
Distances
Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, 10K
Field size
About 3,914 runners
Course
222 ft gain
Registration
runsignup.com
Official website
onhillevents.com

Registration, course & weather

Registration status
Open
Start time
8:00 AM PST
Course profile — Marathon
Point-to-point course; Road surface; 222 ft gain, 583 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Boston qualifier
Course profile — Half Marathon
Point-to-point course; Road surface

About the SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K

The SOCAL River Marathon has four distances. Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. This is a fun course in Southern California. This course runs on the Santa Ana River Trail from Yorba Linda to Huntington Beach State Park. This route truly spans Southern California from the dryer desert land to areas near Disneyland to the Beach. The course is primarily flat and straight but has a gradual downhill slant following the river to the ocean. This route is two years ago was cleaned up from homele…

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SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K: common questions

When is the SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K?
The next confirmed date is Saturday, February 27, 2027.
Where is the SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K held?
In Huntington Beach, California.
What distances does the SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K offer?
Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 10K.
How many people run the SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K?
About 3,914 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
How do I register for the SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K?
Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
Is registration open for the SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K?
Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $100 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
What time does the SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K start?
8:00 AM PST.