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Surfers Point Marathon, Half, 10k & 5k

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What better way to wrap up the fall running season than with a seaside marathon. This course will appeal to all types of runners, being largely flat and picturesque, with only a few hills to keep you on your toes. Treat yourself to free tacos and beer at the end of the race.

Distances in this event

  1. Marathon

    Run 26.2mi
    $130
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  2. Half Marathon

    Run 13.1mi
    $95
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  3. 10k

    Run 10km
    $70
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  4. 5k

    Run 5km
    $45
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From the organizer

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Start and finish in Ventura's beautiful Promenade Park. The Surfers Point Marathon is an excellent opportunity to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Each race length will take you along the stunning Southern California Coastline.

A walker friendly event, the marathon boasts a generous 7 hour time limit.

Course Maps
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What’s Included

All Runners will receive:

  1. Finisher medal
  2. water bottle
  3. Race day athlete tech shirt.
  4. Re-usable goody bag
  5. Free glass of beer at the finish line (Root-beer for under 21 year olds)
  6. Street tacos at the finish line

    7. A chance to qualify for the Boston Marathon!

Course Details

Half and Full Marathon:

Start at Emma Wood State Beach Group Campground head north onto the bike path. Bike path leads you onto HWY-1 beachfront bike path.  Runners will stay on the bike path or shoulder (ocean side) along the entire route.  Turn around at the designated turnaround point at approx 6.55-mile mark and back towards the finish line the same way you came out.  Please stay on the right of the path.

FULL MARATHON– two loops of this course.

10k Course:

Start at Emma Wood State Beach Group Campground head north onto the bike path.  Bike path leads you onto HWY-1 beachfront bike path.  All runners will stay on the bike path or shoulder (ocean side) of Highway 1 along the route.  turn around at the designated turnaround point at approx 3.1 mile mark and back towards the finish line the same way you came out.

Always stay to the right of the path / road during the entire race.

5K Course:

Start at Emma Wood State Beach Group Campground then onto the bike path, turn around at the designated turnaround point at approx 1.55 mile mark and back towards the finish line the same way you came out.  Always stay to the right of the path / road during the entire race.

Kit List

The weather is usually fairly cool and dry this time of year. But be sure to check the local forecast so you can bring the correct gear for the day.

Spectators

Spectators are encouraged to cheer on the participating athletes.

FAQs

Will there be toilets available during the race?
Portable toilets will be placed at intervals of 1.5 miles throughout the courses.

Am I allowed to walk the courses?
Walkers are encouraged to take part. The only thing worth noting is that the marathon has a time limit of 7 hours, so just keep your pace above 15 minutes per mile.