Surf City Marathon
Huntington Beach, United States of America · Sunday 7 February 2027
The Surf City Marathon is an annual marathon and half-marathon held in Huntington Beach, California, attracting approximately 18,000 to 20,000 runners from around the world. Established nearly three decades ago, it is recognized as a significant Southern California tradition that embodies the area's surf culture and community spirit, with the course frequently coinciding with Super Bowl weekend.
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Adjusted Time
3:57:03
Time difference: -3.0 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain113m
Elevation High27m
Elevation Low1m
Weather Forecast
High17°C
Low10°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Surf City Marathon?
Moderateharder than 26% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Surf City Marathon plays about 2 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #855 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #424 of 575 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Surf City Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Surf City Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:56:24 | −03:36 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:26:43 | −03:17 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:57:03 | −02:57 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:27:23 | −02:37 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:57:45 | −02:15 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:28:07 | −01:53 |
| 6:00:00 | 5:58:31 | −01:29 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Surf City Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Surf City Marathon is a full marathon held in Huntington Beach, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 7 February 2027. The course is run on road surface with 113m of total climbing, with its high point near 27m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Surf City Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 113m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for February, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 10°C to 17°C. This temperature range is widely considered optimal for marathon performance, allowing efficient heat dissipation without cold-related issues. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Surf City Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
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