The three loop Surfers Point Marathon is a mostly flat ocean side course.
The course travels along the Ventura Ocean front boardwalk, Old Rincon Highway and up along Visa Del Mar ridge. Half Marathon, 5k and 10k distances available too.
The Surfers Point Marathon was the 263rd largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 253rd largest in 2023.
Last year 8.6% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 8% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Surfers Point Marathon the 196th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 241st highest percentage in 2023.
Its Course Score of 99.34 ranks it as the 137th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 9th fastest course in California.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Surfers Point Marathon a PR Score of 98.84. This PR Score ranks it as the 182nd fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 13th fastest in California.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
Surfers Point Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 27 feet (8m) Min Elevation: 8 feet (2m)
