What is the date and location of the 2026 SOCAL River Marathon?

The 2026 SOCAL River Marathon will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Huntington Beach, California. The event venue is located at 92646, with the race course utilizing paved paths along the Santa Ana River trail system.

What type of terrain does the 2026 SOCAL River Marathon feature?

The 2026 SOCAL River Marathon is classified as a road event. The course is known for being flat and fast, with participants running on paved paths along the Santa Ana River trail system.

What distances are available for this event?

• →Full Marathon (26.2 miles)
• →Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
• →10K (6.2 miles)
• →5K (3.1 miles)

What are the start times for each race distance?

• →Full Marathon: 8:00 AM PST
• →Half Marathon: 9:30 AM PST
• →10K: 11:00 AM PST
• →5K: 11:15 AM PST

What are the end windows for each race distance?

• →Full Marathon: 2:00 PM PST
• →Half Marathon: 2:00 PM PST
• →10K: 1:00 PM PST
• →5K: 1:00 PM PST

How much does registration cost for each race distance?

• →Full Marathon: $133.50 (includes $8.50 fee)
• →Half Marathon: $113.63 (includes $7.38 fee)
• →10K: $60.64 (includes $4.38 fee)
• →5K: $54.00 (includes $4.00 fee)

Are there any registration deadlines for this event?

• →Price increase deadline: February 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST. Prices for all distances will increase after this date.
• →Virtual race registration deadline: February 28, 2026, at 11:59 AM PST. The virtual race costs $43.40 (includes $3.40 fee) and is open for any distance.

Are there any special entries available for this event?

• →Pacer entries (invite-only) are available for both the Full Marathon and Half Marathon.
• →Full Marathon Pacer: $1,041 (includes $41 fee) | Race time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• →Half Marathon Pacer: $1,041 (includes $41 fee) | Race time: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• →Registration deadline for pacer entries: February 28, 2026, at 11:59 AM PST.

What is the expected weather on the day of the event?

On February 28, 2026, Huntington Beach is expected to have mild weather with an average high of 62°F and a low of 48°F. The forecast indicates mostly clear skies with minimal precipitation, making it favorable for outdoor running activities.