Three-fourths into mile ten, we returned back to PCH heading northward toward Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve for the next 2.4 miles. For tortoise marathon participants, we would initially be passed by runners running at a pace more than four minutes per mile faster. Beginning with our turn onto Overlook Drive, we would be joined by the half marathon runners, who outnumbered us by more than six to one. Shortly after, we would no longer have the course to ourselves for the rest of the race. Mostly backtracking to PCH, we encountered our only significant hill, a short 0.3-mile, 54-foot incline on Edwards Street at mile 9 between Talbert Avenue and Ellis Avenue. Upon reaching it just past mile 5, our course narrowed down to a winding foot path, punctuated by occasional dirt and a one-time soft surface underneath a jungle gym, for the next two miles. Turning inland, we headed toward Huntington Beach Park. In an NNW direction, we passed by downtown in our first mile continuing on toward Seapoint Street at mile 2.9. Our course began on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) at Huntington Street. The Surf City USA Marathon was my sixty-sixth 26.2-miler accomplished.ĬOURSE: It was a great day for a marathon: 46 degrees, 51 percent relative humidity, and calm.

INTRODUCTION: I am a racewalker with a median marathon completion time of 5:24:10. Wayne Wright from Newport Beach, California USA ( 3/29/22)

I have run this marathon, and I want to add my comments about it. Retro surf bands entertain along the way and the Finish Line Festival includes a beach side beer garden and. The beachfront running path winds through the famed surfing beaches of Southern California. This exclusive oceanfront course is a classic California Dream! Run by the famous Huntington Beach pier and through scenic Huntington Central Park. Picture this.'a start wreathed in light fog, led out by a covey of restored classic woody sedans and lifeguard vehicles,' complete with surfboards on top! Marathon & Beyond Magazine calls it a 'perfect start/finish.' All races begin to the Beach Boys' soundtrack Surfin' USA and the cheers of local surfers from Huntington Beach's own surfing clubs. Pacific Shoreline Marathon) & Half Marathon, 5K Pacific Shoreline Marathon) - Race Details

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