Surf City Half Marathon

Mild 53°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 63°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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Distance: 13.1mi

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The Surf City Half Marathon starts at Pacific Coast Highway and Huntington Street in Huntington Beach and runs north past the Huntington Beach Pier toward the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve before turning back along the ocean to finish near the start. The course runs almost entirely on Pacific Coast Highway and stays flat with ocean views for nearly the full distance. It starts at 7:15 AM on race Sunday, forty-five minutes after the marathon.

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Race weekend

Saturday, February 6

11:00 AMBeach Mile (1.0 mi)

Sunday, February 7

6:30 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

7:15 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

11:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)

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When is the 2027 Surf City Half Marathon?

The 2027 Surf City Half Marathon will be held on Sunday February 7, 2027.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Surf City Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 64°F and a low of 52°F with a 8% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best half marathon race plan.

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Based on 19 years of data

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55°F

L:51° H:59°

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16%

3 of 19 yrs

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Dew45°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Surf City Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	52°/63°	-	41°
2025 Surf City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	53°/54°	-	50°
2024 Surf City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2024	53°/57°	-	45°
2023 Surf City Half Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2023	54°/58°	Light	53°
2022 Surf City Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	43°/57°	-	32°
2021 Surf City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	72°/78°	-	64°
2020 Surf City Half Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2020	51°/60°	-	44°
2019 Surf City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2019	54°/56°	Light	49°
2018 Surf City Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	50°/60°	-	46°
2017 Surf City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	53°/55°	-	51°
2016 Surf City Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2016	49°/65°	-	32°
2015 Surf City Half Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2015	51°/60°	-	49°
2014 Surf City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2014	46°/56°	-	23°
2013 Surf City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	55°/64°	-	52°
2012 Surf City Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2012	46°/60°	-	32°
2011 Surf City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2011	52°/53°	-	51°
2010 Surf City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2010	45°/54°	-	45°
2009 Surf City Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2009	48°/53°	-	47°
2008 Surf City Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2008	50°/54°	Light	49°