Huntington Beach, United States of America · Saturday 13 February 2027
❤️ The HEART RUN Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & Kid’s Dash Saturday, February 13th, Valentine s DAY, 2027 Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a healthy, heart-filled way! Whether you re running for a personal best, walking with a sweetheart, or bringing the whole family, this is Southern California’s premier February race. Enjoy a flat, fast course at beautiful Bolsa Chica State Beach and stay for the festival! 🏃♀️ Packet Pick-Up Options Skip the lines on race morning and grab your gear early! Option 1: Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up (Optional) Date: Thursday, February 11 Time: 3:30PM – 6:30PM Location: Road Runner Sports in Newport Beach Address: 1835 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Option 2: Race Day Pick-Up If you can t make it Thursday, don t worry! You can pick up your bib and shirt on race morning starting at 6:30 AM in LOT 25. (State Park gates open at 6:00 AM). 🚗 High Traffic Alert & Parking Info Please Plan Ahead: The State Park entrance gate no longer accepts cash. Have a credit card handy, or quickly waive a parking pass. We are working to get them to provide hourly parking and NO GATE FEE for races, but that is not in the works for approval until possibly 2027. Arrive Early: We kindly ask that you plan to arrive early to ensure you are parked and ready. Carpooling: We highly encourage carpooling! It saves you money and helps everyone get into the park faster. Entrance Fee: The State Park charges $15 per car. Please have a credit card or your State Parking Pass ready to keep the line moving. Free Parking Option: Free LIMITED parking is available in Sunset Beach for those willing to arrive extra early and walk into the park. (No car entrance at the far corner of Lot 25; use the Main Gate in the mid-section). 📅 Race Day Schedule (Saturday, Feb 14) 6:30 AM: Race Day Check-In Begins (Lot 25) 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM: February Festival Expo & Valentine Card Station 8:00 AM: Half Marathon Start 8:15 AM: Kid’s Dash (Tot Trot & Youth) 8:30 AM: 5K & 10K Mass St
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
The HEART RUN Half Marathon & 5K/10K is a half marathon held in Huntington Beach, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 13 February 2027. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official The HEART RUN Half Marathon & 5K/10K website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
The HEART RUN Half Marathon & 5K/10K is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for The HEART RUN Half Marathon & 5K/10K is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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