Surf City 10
September 17, 2023
This September, Surf City USA® is once again home to one of the most beautiful racecourses in California. Start and finish at Huntington Beach’s Pier Plaza, run along Pacific Coast Highway, and take in the sandy beaches, palm-tree studded sidewalks, wave surfing dolphins, and more.
Whether you’re running the 10 miles or participating in your first 5K, celebrate post-race Surf City style! Don’t miss your chance to run California’s perfect 10.
Registration
Back to Top of ListSchedule of Events
Back to Top of ListAll courses start on Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street in front of Huntington Beach Pier Plaza and finish on Pacific Coast Highway at Sixth Street.
Saturday, September 16 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Race Expo & Packet Pick-Up
Huntington Beach Pier Plaza (PCH & Main Street)
401 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
All participants must pick up their race packet during the Race Expo & Packet Pick-up hours.
Sunday, September 17
10 MILE – 6:30 a.m.
10K – 7 a.m.
5K – 7:30 a.m.
Start Location: Pacific Coast Highway & Main Street
Finish Location: Pacific Coast Highway & Sixth Street
Finishers can redeem their complimentary post-race beer at the Post-Race Beach Bar!
Sunday, September 17 | 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Finish Festival & Beach Beer
Huntington Beach Pier Plaza (PCH & Main Street)
401 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Celebrate Post-Race Surf City Style! Cheers to you! Finishers can redeem their complimentary beer in the Post-Race Beer Garden! Friends and family (21+) are welcome to join the celebration in the Beach Bar!
Parking
Back to Top of ListThe following parking lots are recommended by the City of Huntington Beach to park in for the Surf City 10 event for the Race Expo and race day. All parking rates are subject to change. Parking rates are set by individual lot operators, not the race organizers.
- Main Promenade Parking Structure (200 Main Street)
- First 90 minutes FREE
- After 90 minutes, $1 per every 20 minutes
- $15 maximum/day
- Pacific City Parking (access via Pacific View Avenue between 1st Street & Huntington Avenue)
- $2 per 15 minutes
- $40 maximum/day
- Plaza Almeria Parking Structure (301 Main Street)
- Opens 6 a.m.
- $2 for first 2 hours
- After 2 hours, $2 per 20 minutes
- $18 maximum/daily
- 5th & PCH Parking (146 Sixth Street)
- $2 for first 2 hours
- After 2 hours, $2 per every 20 minutes
- $18 maximum/day
- Beach Parking Lot (off PCH, enter at Beach Blvd., Huntington St., or 1st St.)
- Opens 5 a.m.
- $15/day
Driving Directions
Back to Top of List- FROM THE NORTH - DRIVING SOUTH ON 405
- Exit at Beach Blvd. and travel south towards the beach
- For Main Street lots: from Beach Blvd., turn right onto Atlanta Ave. to access Main Street area
- For Beach lot: continue on Beach Blvd. to Pacific Coast Highway to enter lot
- FROM THE SOUTH - DRIVING NORTH ON 405
- Exit at Beach Blvd. and travel south towards the beach
- For Main Street lots: from Beach Blvd. onto Atlanta Ave. to access Main Street area
- For Beach lot: continue on Beach Blvd. to Pacific Coast Highway to enter lot
- FROM THE NORTH - DRIVING SOUTH ON PCH
- Turn left (inland) at Warner Ave. Follow Warner Ave. towards Beach Blvd. Turn right (south towards the beach) and follow Beach Blvd. towards the beach
- For Main Street lots: from Beach Blvd., turn right onto Atlanta Ave. to access Main Street area
- For Beach lot: continue on Beach Blvd. to Pacific Coast Highway to enter lot
- FROM THE SOUTH - DRIVING NORTH ON PCH
- For Main Street lots: Turn right on Huntington Ave. and left on Pacific View Ave. to access Main Street area
- For Beach lot: turn left from PCH at Beach Blvd. to enter lot
Course Highlights
Back to Top of ListAll courses start and finish on Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street in front of Pier Plaza.
- Flat & fast USATF certified courses
- SC10 medals for all finishers
- Aid Stations along the courses
- Custom SC10 designed Finisher’s shirts
- Finish line refreshments
Volunteers & Exhibitors
Back to Top of ListCALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
Many volunteer roles are available throughout race weekend. Sign up to volunteer here.
PARTNERS + EXHIBITORS
If you have a product or service that you think will fit into Surf City 10, event coordinators can work with you to make the most of it!
The Race Expo is free and open to the public. On Saturday, all race participants will visit the Expo to pick up their race packets. Everyone will also pass through the Expo on Sunday after their races as the Start/Finish line is located adjacent on PCH.
When:
Saturday, September 16 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, September 17 – 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where:
Huntington Beach Pier Plaza
401 CA-1
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
FAQs
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