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Saddle2Surf

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USSeptember 202750M · 50km
Rdt8888 · Public domain
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Norco · 50M · 50km
Entry fee
$75From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 13, 2026 · Entry fee $100 · Start 07:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
Saddle2Surf race photo
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About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Saddle2Surf — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The race covers 50 miles from Norco, California, to the coast at Huntington Beach.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Saddle2Surf runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

Mannie Zubia · Full recap

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Saddle2Surf — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

50 Mile

Entry cost $75

until Jul 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

50K

Entry cost $75

until Jul 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

50 Mile Relay

Entry cost $150

until Jul 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

50K Relay

Entry cost $150

until Jul 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Saddle2Surf course map and elevation

The 50M I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

2191 Fifth Street, Norco, CA

The 50 Mile, 50K, 50 Mile Relay, and 50K Relay events are held together.

Start line is held at 2191 Fifth Street, Norco, CA, with a 7:00 a.m. local start.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Saddle2Surf race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

This is a one-way race from Norco (Horsetown USA) to Huntington Beach (Surf City USA).
Details for Packet Pickup have not been announced, so confirmation from the organizer is required.

Norco, CA Start

Huntington Beach Finish (point-to-point 50-mile/50K)

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Route 3 — serves 5th Street in Norco

Start venue: 100 Mile Club HQ, 2191 Fifth St #211, Norco, CA 92860. RTA Route 3 (Corona-Norco-Eastvale) runs along 5th Street. Date confirmed via RunSignUp: September 13, 2026, matches given date.

Map

Getting to the finish

OCTA Routes 1, 25, 29, 29A — Pacific Coast Hwy & Main St stop, ~3 min walk to Huntington Beach Pier

Finish is at the coast in Huntington Beach ('Surf City USA'), generally at/near the pier. Nearest Metrolink/Amtrak Pacific Surfliner station is Buena Park, not immediately adjacent — OCTA local bus is the direct option.

Map

Start shuttle

No organizer shuttle identified; this is a point-to-point 50-mile ultra, so participants typically arrange their own logistics between start/finish.

IC card

Norco is a rural, car-access equestrian community with no local bus or rail service; there is no dedicated transit card for the town itself. The nearest regional option is Southern California's Metrolink commuter rail (stations in Riverside or Corona), which uses its own EZ Transit Pass QR ticket system rather than the LA Metro TAP card.

For this race, standard car access, rideshare, or parking is the practical choice.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Course is a 50-mile route from Norco to Huntington Beach, crossing rugged inland terrain before finishing in the coastal area.

A large portion follows the Santa Ana River Trail, and mandatory cutoff (time limit) points are set along the way, so pace management is required.

Times are local to Norco. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Saddle2Surf start line in Norco

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Hotel – Citadel Outlets & Los Angeles International Airport Transfer Service

$128

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Los Angeles｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service from Los Angeles International Airport

$53

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Los Angeles｜White Man Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service

$165

View on Klook

Los Angeles｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Van Nuys Airport

$70

View on Klook

San Diego｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at San Diego International Airport

$78

View on Klook

Los Angeles Natural History Museum Admission Ticket

$17

View on Klook

Los Angeles Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket

$25

View on Klook

LA Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights Admission Ticket

$80

View on Klook

Los Angeles Downtown Highlights Half-Day Electric Bike Tour

$259

View on Klook

Marina del Rey Sea Lion Kayaking/Paddleboarding Experience

$82

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Norco

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Food Tour (Six Food Tastings)

$101

View on Klook

What to see in Norco after the race

Seeing Norco with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Los Angeles Private Full-Day or Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

$128

View on Klook

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Norco.

Total cost and budget for Saddle2Surf

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · Trip.comFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about Saddle2Surf

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Norco runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Saddle2Surf

FAQ
When does Saddle2Surf 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, September 13, 2026.

How much is the Saddle2Surf 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $100.

What distances does Saddle2Surf 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Saddle2Surf 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Saddle2Surf 2027 start?

2191 Fifth Street, Norco, CA. (From the 2026 edition)

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