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Surf City Marathon

Huntington Beach, CA, USA • February 1, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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51°
81° high
Breezy
Dry

Cool start, warming challenge ahead

Runners will face a temperature rise from 51°F at the start to a peak of 80°F, with winds from the SE at 8 mph. The average humidity is a comfortable 45%, but as temperatures climb, pacing adjustments will be crucial. Expect a tailwind from miles 1-3 and 11-12, but be prepared for a headwind from miles 13-16 and 22-27, making those segments particularly challenging.

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This award-winning, Boston-Qualifying, course is considered one of the best courses in the country and is well known for being scenic and flat. Runners come from all over to experience this exhilarating run. The race starts along the Pacific Coast Highway and passes by the famous Huntington Beach pier. Source

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When is the 2026 Surf City Marathon?

The 2026 Surf City Marathon will be held on Sunday February 1, 2026.

Is the Surf City Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Surf City Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

Historical Weather

Based on 17 years of data
Avg Temp
68°F
L:52° H:68°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
18%
3 of 17 yrs
Wind8mph
Dew48°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults

2025 Surf City Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2025
partly-cloudy-day
54°/69°-
8

2024 Surf City Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2024
partly-cloudy-day
53°/61°-
8

2023 Surf City Marathon

Clearing in the afternoon with morning rain.

2023
rain
54°/64°Light
8

2021 Surf City Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2021
partly-cloudy-day
72°/85°-
7

2020 Surf City Marathon

Becoming cloudy in the afternoon.

2020
clear-day
50°/66°-
8

2019 Surf City Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2019
partly-cloudy-day
54°/58°Light
8

2018 Surf City Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2018
clear-day
50°/77°-
8

2017 Surf City Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2017
cloudy
53°/59°-
9

2016 Surf City Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2016
clear-day
49°/80°-
8

2015 Surf City Marathon

Becoming cloudy in the afternoon.

2015
partly-cloudy-day
51°/73°-
8

2014 Surf City Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain.

2014
clear-day
46°/63°-
9

2013 Surf City Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain.

2013
partly-cloudy-day
55°/72°-
8

2012 Surf City Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2012
clear-day
46°/74°-
9

2011 Surf City Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2011
fog
52°/68°-
8

2010 Surf City Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2010
partly-cloudy-day
45°/61°-
8

2009 Surf City Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2009
partly-cloudy-day
48°/65°-
9

2008 Surf City Marathon

Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2008
rain
50°/58°Light
6
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