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

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Huntington Beach
US

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Race date in 135 days: Feb 27, 2027 Sat
City · Distance: Huntington Beach · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee: $100Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenTBD ~ Thu, February 25, 2027See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 15, 2026

About the race How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The events are full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K — four in total.

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.

Stories from runners who've been there.

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.

SOCAL River Marathon

On Hill Events

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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 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.

Marathon

Entry cost $100

until Nov 29, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $85

until Nov 29, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $45

until Nov 29, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $40

until Nov 29, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 42.195km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30

Event	Start
Marathon42.195km	07:30
Half21.0975km	09:30
10K10km	11:00
5K5km	11:15

START

Huntington Beach State Park, 21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA

Start · Google Maps

Santa Ana River Trail near Yorba Linda to Huntington Beach State Park, following a gentle downstream route

The race offers 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon distances.

The race starts at 7:30 a.m. local time from 21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA.

Organizer: On Hill Events
Typical race-season temperature: around 14°C (58°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

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

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startNo train near start.
Getting to the finishFinish for all distances is Huntington State Beach, 21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Nearest OCTA transit hub is Goldenwest Transportation Center (several miles inland); OCTA bus Route 1 runs along Pacific Coast Highway near the beach.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No train near start. Full marathon starts in Yorba Linda, CA (bused start — no runner parking at start; participants bused in from finish area). Half marathon and 10K/5K start/finish at Huntington State Beach.

Marathon and Half Marathon are bused starts; buses depart from the finish area (Huntington State Beach) at 5:30am (marathon) and 7:00am (half marathon) per prior-edition schedule. com).

Map

Getting to the finish

Finish for all distances is Huntington State Beach, 21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Nearest OCTA transit hub is Goldenwest Transportation Center (several miles inland); OCTA bus Route 1 runs along Pacific Coast Highway near the beach.

Parking available adjacent to finish and in nearby State Beach lots (paid).

Map

Start shuttle

Organizer buses run from finish line to marathon and half-marathon start points (Yorba Linda) — 5:30am marathon / 7:00am half marathon departures per prior-edition info; no public start-line parking.

Source · checked Aug 22, 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.

The SOCAL River Marathon is organized by On Hill Events and features four distances: full marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K, and 5K.

It is considered a welcoming event for families and participants accompanied by pacer.

Course starts near Yorba Linda along the Santa Ana River Trail and continues to Huntington Beach State Park.

The course is mostly flat, with a gentle downhill gradient toward the ocean following the river,

making it a manageable course for both beginners and runners aiming for a personal best.

Since finish is Huntington Beach on the Pacific coast, the route also makes it easy to relax on the beach after finishing.

Times are local to Huntington Beach. 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.

Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 1.8km

8.9/10(465)

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Los Angeles Echo Park Lake Swan Boat Rental

$14

View on Klook

Carlsbad Village Local Food Tour

$99

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

About SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K — what makes it special

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

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run

SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

See it on video,feel it through their stories.

SOCAL River Marathon

How to enter SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K — registration routes

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

Marathon

Half

10K

5K

SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Huntington Beach State Park, 21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA

Participant benefits

Where and when to collect your SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K race bib

To the start line,step by step.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Getting to the finish

Start shuttle

From race morning to after the finish.

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

Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort, An Ihg Hotel

Los Angeles Echo Park Lake Swan Boat Rental

Carlsbad Village Local Food Tour

Newport Beach: Year-Round Whale-Watching Cruise

Paséa Hotel & Spa

Huntington Beach Private Taxi

5-Hour Private Wine Tour to San Diego County Wineries

Hotels near the SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K start line in Huntington Beach

Hotels that make race morning easy

Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort, An Ihg Hotel

Paséa Hotel & Spa

Steps To The Beach, Pacific City And Main Street - #5

Endless Sunset- Near Beach Surf And Pet Friendly

Steps To The Beach, Pacific City And Main Street - #2

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort And Spa

Steps To The Beach, Pacific City And Main Street - Studio

Time for you, before and after the finish

Los Angeles Echo Park Lake Swan Boat Rental

Huntington Beach Private Taxi

Hotel – Citadel Outlets & Los Angeles International Airport Transfer Service

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

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

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

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

Los Angeles GO - All-Inclusive Pass

Los Angeles Natural History Museum Admission Ticket

Los Angeles Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket

Los Angeles Medieval Torture Museum Ticket

Los Angeles Dolby Theatre Admission Ticket

LA Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights Admission Ticket

SeaWorld San Diego Admission Ticket

Long Beach: 2-Hour Guided Jet Ski Coastal Tour

Orange County Hike and Bike Day Tour

Huntington Beach Kayak Rental

Huntington Beach Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

Huntington Harbour Stand Up Paddleboard Tour

Huntington Harbour Paddleboard Lessons

Long Beach: 30-Minute California Coast Helicopter Tour

Coronado 2-Hour Go-Kart Tour

Los Angeles Griffith Observatory Guided Hiking/Walking Tour

Los Angeles Hollywood Sign Express Walking Tour

Carlsbad: Guided Walking Tour

San Diego: Pizza and Ice Cream Walking Tour

San Diego: Little Italy Food and Drink Walking Tour

San Diego Waterfront Food Walking Tour and Ferry to Coronado

San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Food & Drinks Walking Tour

Where runners eat in Huntington Beach

Eating well is part of the trip

Carlsbad Village Local Food Tour

5-Hour Private Wine Tour to San Diego County Wineries

Haunted History and Delicious Dessert Tour of San Diego

San Diego: Old Town Tequila and Taco Walking Food Tour

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

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

To the start line,
step by step.

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

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

With runners who dream of
the same start line.