Surf City Half Marathon 2026
Run along the Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach — Surf City USA. The flat, oceanfront course features stunning beach views and a festive, beach-town atmosphere. February weather on the Southern California coast is mild and ideal for racing.
Course Highlights
- Run along Pacific Coast Highway
- Oceanfront views the entire course
- Flat, fast, beach-town atmosphere
- Mild February weather in SoCal
Race Day Conditions
Flat course — great for setting a PR or running your first half.
Mild — light clothing, stay hydrated early.
This is historical planning context, not a weather forecast.
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How to prepare for this course
Your plan should account for the flat road course in Huntington Beach, plus the conditions runners commonly encounter around this event. These resources add race-specific context without creating a duplicate training URL.
Half marathon race pace strategy
A flatter course can reward even pacing, but a sensible opening mile still matters.
Half marathon weather strategy
Use the historical 58°F average as a packing and pacing prompt, not a race-day forecast.
Two-week taper guide
Arrive fresh by reducing training stress while keeping familiar movement in the final two weeks.
Train for the Surf City Half Marathon
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