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

  • Date Sat 28th February 2026
  • Time 8:00AM PST
  • Location Huntington Beach, California
  • Price $38.10 - $1,041.00
  • Races 7 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Marathon, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the SOCAL River Marathon on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in beautiful Huntington Beach, Orange County! This vibrant event offers a variety of race distances to suit all fitness levels, including a full marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K, and 5K.

Participants will enjoy a scenic course along the Santa Ana River Trail, which takes you from the charming landscapes of Yorba Linda to the stunning shores of Huntington Beach State Park. Experience the diverse beauty of Southern California as you run through areas ranging from dry desert terrain to the iconic sights near Disneyland and the pristine beach. The route is primarily flat with a gentle downhill slope that leads you towards the ocean, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and those new to the sport. Join us for a fun-filled day of fitness and community at the SOCAL River Marathonβ€”an event that promises to be both memorable and exhilarating!

Organiser's Description

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 homeless tents and is not fenced in nightly.

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.28 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 28th February 2026 (11:15AM PST)

    $41.27

  • 10k

    Incl. $3.28 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 28th February 2026 (11:00AM PST)

    $41.27

  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $5.38 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 28th February 2026 (9:30AM PST)

    $78.37

  • Full Marathon

    Incl. $6.28 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 28th February 2026 (8:00AM PST)

    $94.27

  • Virtual SOCAL Race (Any Distance)

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    $38.10

  • Pacer Full Marathon Invite Only

    Incl. $41.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 28th February 2026 (8:00AM PST)

    $1,041.00

  • Pacer Half Marathon Invite Only

    Incl. $41.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 28th February 2026 (9:30AM PST)

    $1,041.00

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Location

21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, 92646, CA, United States

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