Surf City Half Marathon 2027
An oceanfront half marathon along Huntington Beach's Pacific Coast Highway, designed for fast winter racing.
This date is an estimate based on the organizer's usual scheduling pattern. Confirm with the official race website before making travel or registration plans.
Course Highlights
- Pacific Coast Highway running
- Oceanfront views throughout
- Flat, fast coastal course
- Mild Southern California weather
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.
Official organizer websiteRecommended Training Plans
With 26 weeks until race day, we recommend a 12-week training plan. Start by November 15, 2026 to use the full build.
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.
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