SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K
- Date
- February 27, 2027
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon & more
From the Organizer
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.
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K?
- SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K is a running event held in Huntington Beach, CA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K?
- Saturday, February 27, 2027 in Huntington Beach, CA at 21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K
Feb 27, 2027