Sunday February 1st, 2026
Huntington Beach, CA
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
The Surf City USA Marathon and Half-Marathon attracts more than 20,000 runners from around the world. The exclusive oceanfront course runs along the Pacific Coast Highway (which is more like a street than a highway in this area), past the Huntington Beach Pier and the famous Southern California surfing beaches. Weekend highlights include many Super Bowl parties, the three-day Active Lifestyle Beach Expo and finish line beach party, and the Michelob Ultra Beer Garden.
Surf, sun, and run the longest stretch of uninterrupted beachfront anywhere on the West Coast.
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displays approximate race location · Huntington Beach CA 92648
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:31:21 | ANTOINE PUGLISI | 32 | LOS ANGELES |
| 2nd Male | 2:32:07 | ZACH EUSTANCE | 32 | APPLE VALLEY |
| 3rd Male | 2:32:53 | NATE CLAYSON | 39 | SALEM , UT |
| 4th Male | 2:33:54 | TESFAYE WOSENE | 43 | TEMECULA , CA |
| Female | 2:58:27 | STEFANIE CULLINGFORD | 36 | TEMECULA , CA |
| 2nd Female | 3:07:18 | MEREDITH STEELY | 30 | SANTA MONICA , CA |
| 3rd Female | 3:14:47 | NEELAM KAHLON-PFISTER | 44 | HIGHLAND , CA |
| 4th Female | 3:19:24 | AMY JOHNSTON | 23 | HUNTINGTN BCH |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 2:33:54 | TESFAYE WOSENE | 43 | TEMECULA , CA |
| M 50-59 | 2:53:24 | NAOKI KATO | 52 | TORRANCE , CA |
| M 60-69 | 2:54:51 | WILLIAM O???CONNEL | 60 | HUNTINGTON BEACH |
| M 70+ | 3:15:51 | PETER ORR | 70 | VANCOUVER , BC |
| F 40-49 | 44 | NEELAM KAHLON-PFISTER | 44 | HIGHLAND , CA |
| F 50-59 | 3:35:12 | ALLISON KAWANO | 53 | CARLSBAD , CA |
| F 60-69 | 4:15:56 | VANESSA JONES | 63 | APPLE VALLEY , CA |
| F 70+ | 6:09:46 | PAM LUE | 70 | GLENDORA , CA |
Surf City Marathon Course Overview
This spectacular ocean front course is an exclusive Southern California favorite! Run by the famous Huntington Beach pier and continue through scenic Huntington Central Park. Observe native surfers in their natural habitat as you hit the beachfront running path at Bolsa Chica State Beach.
More than 2,000 volunteers and several surf bands will be along the way cheering you on and making sure you have plenty of nourishment and energy! Where else will you get cheers from a surfer?
Course Highlights
– Wheelchair Start Time 6:28 a.m.
– Marathon Start Time 6:30 a.m.
– Participant Limit — approximately 2,500
– The course limit is 6 hours, a pace of about 13:43 per mile. Course closes at 1:30 p.m.
– Clif Pace Groups available. Pace times can be found on our Faq page.
– Aid Stations include Water and Nuun electrolyte. Please see our Faq page for Clif shot zone locations and Aid Station details.
– Official finish times, finisher medals, and post-race refreshments cannot be guaranteed to any participants finishing over 6 hours.
– USA Track & Field certified
– Official Boston Marathon qualifier
– Highest point less than 100′ above sea level
– Steepest course grade is approximately 6%
– Sunrise: 6:47 a.m.
– Average temp at the start: 48 degrees
Description: Marathon by the Mile
Miles 1–2: Huntington Beach Pier & Main Street
Start on Pacific Coast Highway between the ocean and the Hilton Waterfront Beach Hotel. Running north, the Huntington Beach Pier and Main Street are less than a mile away. Look to the left to enjoy the famous Huntington Beach Pier. The next time you see it, you will be on the beachfront running path at mile 25!
Miles 2–9: Huntington Central Park
Just past the second-mile marker, at the first retro surf band station, turn inland on Seapoint and head for Huntington Central Park. On this stretch, you will encounter the course’s only incline, between miles 3 and 4. But take heart; there are hundreds of kids at the park, waiting to cheer you on! They love marathon runners and get up early every year to come to the park, hand out water and yell words of encouragement! These will be your biggest fans!Feeding off energy from the kids in the park, head down Seapoint back toward the ocean. Enjoy the ocean view all the way down to PCH.
Miles 9–15: Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
Just past mile nine, take a right on PCH and absorb the energy from the ocean! Breathe in the fresh sea air as you continue north on the highway. The Bolsa Chica Reserve wetlands roll out to the right. This 300-acre ecological wonder is a sanctuary for wildlife and migratory birds. Bolsa Chica, along with the rest of Huntington Beach, CA, has some of the nation’s best birding! Nearly half of the birds found in the U.S. have been seen in Huntington Beach. Sightings of great blue herons, snowy egrets and brown pelicans are common; lucky bird watchers can even spot a rare white pelican at the right time of the year.
Miles 16–25: Beachfront Running Path
Starting on mile sixteen, the course leaves Pacific Coast Highway and continues on a beachfront running path paved right over the sand! These are the same beaches where the legends of surf movies and music were made. Observe local surfers in their natural habitat with the waves crashing just yards away. Run all the way back to the pier, where a crowd of spectators will be cheering from above!
The Last Mile: A Spectacular Finish
After turning at the pier, work your way up through the lifeguard station back to Pacific Coast Highway. As you come on to the highway, you will be less than a mile from the finish line. It’s a straight shot from there, and the finish line banner is just ahead. Spectators line the highway to cheer you to the finish line!
Things to Know
About eight miles of the marathon course runs on the multi-purpose beachfront running path that winds through the legendary surfing beaches of Southern California. This public path is not part of the closed course and you may encounter walkers, bicyclists, and others who are not participating in the race. It is only 8 feet wide in some places, which is why we limit the marathon event to 2,000 participants.
Special Note to Wheelchair Athletes: We request wheelchair participants select our Half Marathon course. Wheelchair participants will be the first to start on Sunday at 6:28 AM. If you are an adaptive athlete and would like further information please email us atrunsurfcity@motivsports.com.We will be happy to assist you.
Sunday February 1st, 2026
Atlanta, GA
Distance: 15K · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
Join the movement that's taken over the racing world. Start and finish amongst Atlanta's biggest chocolate aficionados. This year, train, race, and celebrate with us all the way to the finish line. We're with you through the season.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 15:32 | Josh Bird | SANDY SPRINGS, GA | |
| 2nd Male | 16:27 | Riley Hugues | MABLETON, GA | |
| 3rd Male | 16:32 | Owen Gaines | SUWANEE, GA | |
| 4th Male | 16:40 | joseph St. Pierre | ATLANTA, GA | |
| Female | 18:28 | Tyra Holloway | KENNESAW, GA | |
| 2nd Female | 20:03 | Kate Rytlewski | MARIETTA, GA | |
| 3rd Female | 20:03 | Fallyn Wheeler | MARIETTA, GA | |
| 4th Female | 20:11 | Ahna Hicks | ROSWELL, GA |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 16:59 | Ruben de vicente | Vic, GA | |
| M 50-59 | 21:16 | Espy Espinoza | ATLANTA, GA | |
| M 60-69 | 22:05 | John Murnan | WOODSTOCK, GA | |
| M 70+ | 29:39 | Steven Rein | DULUTH, GA | |
| F 40-49 | 22:52 | Marlo Mincey-Vinson | Stone Mountain | |
| F 50-59 | 23:12 | Sandea Harris | Atlanta, GA | |
| F 60-69 | 25:40 | Anita Warner Hibbler | CONYERS, GA | |
| F 70+ | 34:59 | Barbara Saunders | AURORA, CO |
The Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k/5k Atlanta course highlights the city’s biggest attractions. We hold our races to the highest quality standards, from start to finish, course design and accuracy, emergency medical plans that exceed industry standards all in the name of your safety. Along those lines, all Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k/5k RAM Racing events have a USATF-certified course with a distance that has been certified for accuracy. Please note that although we’ll try our best to avoid it, the course and start time is subject to change.
Saturday February 1st, 2025
Ras Al Khaimah, AE
Distance: Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
The Rak Al Khaimah Half Marathon is the 'world's fastest half marathon' because if you take the top 10 fastest times recorded in RAK for men (and the same for women) and find the average (for each) and then do the same with the top ten fastest recorded times across all races (you can reference the IAAF for this), the faster average time for both men AND women will be in RAK; making it the world's FASTEST half marathon!
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 59:20 | Alex Matata | ken | |
| 2nd Male | 59:25 | Gemechu Dida | ethi | |
| 3rd Male | 59:26 | Isaia Lasoi | ken | |
| 4th Male | 59:28 | Chimdessa Debele | ethi | |
| Female | 1:05:52 | Ejgayehu Taye | ethi | |
| 2nd Female | 1:06:34 | Judy Kemboi | ken | |
| 3rd Female | 1:06:53 | Jesca Chelangat | ken | |
| 4th Female | 1:07:04 | Ftaw Zeray | ethi |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Saturday February 7th, 2026
Huntsville, Texas
Distance: 100 miles
Offical Race Web Site
Rocky Raccoon is the fastest 100 mile trail run for men in North America, as well as the oldest running 100 miler in Texas having been first run in 1993 with 29 finishers. It’s described as beautiful, fun, and great for veteran runners as well as those looking for their first 100 mile finish.
Any American Citizen may enter the USATF Nationals, but you do not have to be a US Citizen or enter the Nationals to compete in, and enjoy the race.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 15:53:49 | ColinMacfarlane | 35 | Portland |
| 2nd Male | 16:34:29 | GarrettNelson | 32 | Black Earth |
| 3rd Male | 16:44:04 | WilliamWeidman | 41 | Arlington |
| 4th Male | 17:03:52 | SamBurt | 32 | Phoenix |
| Female | 18:56:19 | TatianaRypinski | 31 | Houston |
| 2nd Female | 19:22:21 | MeganJackson | 36 | Abilene |
| 3rd Female | 21:23:55 | LindsayKasow | 35 | Temecula |
| 4th Female | 21:29:55 | LindseyDuffield | 38 | Reklaw |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
The Rocky Raccoon 100 mile course record holders are Nicole Kalogeropoulos who ran a 14:22:18 in 2015 and Ian Sharman who ran 12:44:33 in 2011.
Due to trail damage from Hurricane Harvey the course is modified and will run on a 25 mile loop. Race organizers will be donating a percentage of race registration fees to the park for continued re-construction efforts.
According to race director Chris McWatters, “This year is extra special as I’ve got to witness, first-hand, the Tejas Trails tagline come to life (more than just trail running…). The reason being, Hurricane Harvey pretty much destroyed the trail system at this park only months ago. Leaving it with only 3+ miles of trail usable at that time.
There have been so many people from all over the country coming out to the park and donating their time and money to re-establishing the trail system. The park, the local community, ultra runners, hikers, mountain bikers, and people who have never even seen our beloved Rocky Raccoon have given their blood and sweat to get Huntsville State Park ready for Rocky Raccoon and Rocky 50.
The park still has a lot of work coming for the remainder of the trails and bridges to get 100% back, but the place is looking great and we have figured out the longest route yet at 25 miles per lap! We are extra motivated this year to making this race as great as ever! I truly can’t wait to see everyone enjoying all the hard work and preparation! I love this Tejas Trails family and am honored to be in the middle of it!”
On the men’s side, winner of the 2017 Rocky Raccoon Ronnie Delzer, is looking to keep the top step of the podium. Western States 100 mile legend Gordy Ainsleigh (Meadow Valley, CA) will toe the starting line and should be a strong contender to win the men’s 70-74 age group. USATF Mountain, Ultra & Trail Running Council member Roy Pirrung will be competing for top honors in the men’s 65-69 age group. The youngest competitor in the national championship competition will be Jacob Alexander (San Antonio, TX) who is 28 years old. In total there will be 70 USATF members competing for overall and age group national championships.
The 2018 Rocky Raccoon 100 has also been selected as a qualifying race for the 2019 Western States 100.Runners who complete Rocky Raccoon in 30 hours will qualify to enter a lottery where the field for Western States will be selected.
Sunday January 26th, 2025
Marrakech, Morocco
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
The magical town of Marrakesh offers an exceptional setting, a very mild climate in January and a beautiful circuit considered as one of the fastest in the world. It goes along the alleys of palm trees, orange, and olive trees, but also the ramparts of the city.
The International Marathon of Marrakesh is not only expected to reconquer the prime position among the world most prestigious Marathon's, but also is likely to become the obvious International meeting to the marathon's biggest stars...
It is also an exceptional tourist event, which will make a beautiful city of the palm trees, during this January one of the favourite destinations for thousands of Moroccan and foreign visitors.
Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Marathon International Marrakech announces its 30th edition Sunday, January 27, 2019. More than 9,000 runners from around the globe, will be at the rendezvous to participate in one of the most prestigious marathons of the world.
In continuity, but also in change, the Marathon International Marrakesh, not only ambitions the reconquest of the place he occupied in 2013 in the list of prestigious marathons of the world, but even more, become the inevitable International rendez-vous of all the stars of this beautiful sports discipline.
The Marathon International Marrakech is also an exceptional tourist event that will make the beautiful city of palm trees, during this month of January, one of the favorite destinations for thousands of visitors from Morocco and abroad.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:08:47 | alfonce kigen | ken | |
| 2nd Male | 2:09:13 | soufiyan bouqantar | mar | |
| 3rd Male | 2:09:25 | omar ait chitachen | mar | |
| 4th Male | 2:11:28 | ayoub dardar | mar | |
| Female | 2:25:43 | beyene tirfi | ethi | |
| 2nd Female | 2:29:48 | oumaima saoud | mar | |
| 3rd Female | 2:30:38 | bekele abebech | ethi | |
| 4th Female | 2:32:51 | fatiha benchatki | mar |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 2:47:22 | abdarrahim belahsen | mar | |
| M 50-59 | 2:52:15 | abdelhak benjilali | mar | |
| M 60-69 | 3:11:07 | ivan marian | cub | |
| F 40-49 | 3:12:49 | mesel dubrauka | bel | |
| F 50-59 | 3:12:44 | ricardo geeraets | bel | |
| F 60-69 | 3:14:24 | slocum mary | rou | |
| F 70+ | 5:23:07 | franca maria | rou |
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