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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Santa Ana John Wayne Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Huntington Beach, CA
Population
196,010
as of 2023
Elevation
43 ft
Nearest Airport
SNA
John Wayne Orange County International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
264
Days to train
- Race
- SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K
- Date
- February 27, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
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 race held in Huntington Beach, California on February 27, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K?
- Saturday, February 27, 2027 in Huntington Beach, California at 21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K
Feb 27, 2027