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SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K 2027

Date
Saturday, February 27, 2027
Start time
7:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
Entry fee
From $40 · goes up to $105 on Nov 29, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Full Marathon Slow Racers - Over 6 Hrs 30 Min to finishMarathonFeb 27, 20277:30 AM$100$105 after Nov 29, 2026–
Full MarathonMarathonFeb 27, 20278:00 AM$100$105 after Nov 29, 2026416
Pacer Full Marathon invite onlyMarathonFeb 27, 20278:00 AM$1000–
Half MarathonHalf MarathonFeb 27, 20279:30 AM$85$89.25 after Nov 29, 2026416
Pacer Half Marathon invite onlyHalf MarathonFeb 27, 20279:30 AM$1000–
10K10KFeb 27, 202711:00 AM$45$47.25 after Nov 29, 2026–
5K5KFeb 27, 202711:15 AM$40$42 after Nov 29, 2026–
Virtual SOCAL Race (Any Distance)Virtual–Feb 27, 20278:00 AM$40–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The Marathon fee goes up to $105 on Nov 29, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Full Marathon Slow Racers - Over 6 Hrs 30 Min to finish: $100 until Nov 29, then $105 until Dec 29, then $110 until Jan 28, then $115 until Feb 12, then $120 until Feb 20, then $125 until Feb 24, then $130 until Feb 26.
  • Full Marathon: $100 until Nov 29, then $105 until Dec 29, then $110 until Jan 28, then $115 until Feb 12, then $120 until Feb 20, then $125 until Feb 24, then $130 until Feb 25.
  • Pacer Full Marathon invite only and Pacer Half Marathon invite only: $1000 until Feb 27.
  • Half Marathon: $85 until Nov 29, then $89.25 until Dec 29, then $93.50 until Jan 28, then $97.75 until Feb 12, then $102 until Feb 20, then $106.25 until Feb 24, then $110.50 until Feb 26.

Online registration closes Feb 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $100, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in California ($110).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a marathon in California runs 4:28:53, about 10:15 a mile, based on 17 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:46:59 and men in 4:18:52.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:24 AM, and the Full Marathon Slow Racers - Over 6 Hrs 30 Min to finish starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 10 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Typical race-day weather

Around February 27 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 77°F.

Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Agenda & Packet Pickup

Agenda. Friday February 27, 2026. 2PM to 7PM - Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports - 1835 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA (Mandatory unless you want to pay a $10 same day packet pickup fee at the race site). Saturday February 28, 2026 - Race…

Schedule and packet pickup

How to Sponsor

Sponsoring a race is great. You can put up a booth at the packet pickup and/or finish. You can put up banners on the course or on the website. Facebook posts and email blasts reach all the participants. Sponsoring a race can be a low cost…

Schedule and packet pickup

How to View/Edit Registration

Options Below: 1 - Transfer Race Bib to another Racer (Free up to 96 hours prior to Race, $5 thereafter at Packet Pickup). 2 - Deferrals and Transfers cost $15 and must be done 15 days prior to Race (This can only be done once). Deferral…

Course

Course

Boston Qualifier for the Full Marathon. BQ# CA19002RG. The SOCAL River Marathon is a a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K on the Santa Ana River Trail. Though this course is primarily flat there is a gradual decline of 365 feet over…

Course, from the SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K page

Parking and travel

Lodging

Hotel Huntington Beach. To make reservations, please call: 714-891-0123. 7667 Center Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Special Offer for SOCAL River Marathon Participants and those with them: Group Name: Socal River Marathon. Room Rate…

Shirt and medal

Earn Your Jacket

Earn Your Red Jacket with the Following Challenges with On Hill Events. This jacket will have an On Hill Events Logo in the front left over the chest and every race you accomplish in your challenge will be listed on the back of the jacket…

Earn Your Jacket, from the SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K page
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Race details

Where
21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92646Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 10 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon
Editions
2027 (Feb 27, 2027), 2026 (Feb 28, 2026), 2025 (Mar 1, 2025), 2024 (Mar 2, 2024), 2023 (Mar 4, 2023), 2022 (Mar 5, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K?
Saturday, February 27, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $105 on Nov 29, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Feb 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for California?
At $100, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in California ($110).
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon.
Where does it start?
21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92646.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

The SOCAL River Marathon has four distances. Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.

This is a fun course in Southern California. This course runs on the Santa Ana River Trail from Yorba Linda to Huntington Beach State Park. This route truly spans Southern California from the dryer desert land to areas near Disneyland to the Beach. The course is primarily flat and straight but has a gradual downhill slant following the river to the ocean. This route is two years ago was cleaned up from homeless tents and is not fenced in nightly.