Beach Cities Challenge

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October 4 & 5, 2025

BEACH CITIES CHALLENGE

Pacific Coast Highway never looked so good! Tackle the Beach Cities Challenge by completing, in consecutive order, any combination of Marathons or Half Marathons at the three events:  

  • Surf City Marathon & Half Marathon
  • OC Marathon & OC Half Marathon
  • Long Beach Marathon & Half Marathon.

The traditional sequence of events is:

  • Surf City Marathon & Half Marathon (February)
  • OC Marathon & OC Half Marathon (May)
  • Long Beach Marathon & Half Marathon (October)
 
Events do not need to be completed consecutively in the calendar year to be eligible. For example, you can start your challenge at the Long Beach Marathon in 2024 and then the 2025 Surf City Marathon and 2025 OC Marathon and be eligible to pick up your medal at the 2025 OC Marathon.
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"BEACH CITIES CHALLENGE" RULES

  • Participants must complete the marathon or half marathon distance (virtual or in-person) at all 3 races to be eligible for the Beach Cities Challenge.  Other distances (5K, bike tour, etc will not count toward eligibility)
  • The (3) races must be completed consecutively
    • You do not have to run all three races in a calendar year but they must be consecutive finishes
    • Eligible combinations to receive medal:
      • 2024 Surf City Marathon or Half Marathon, 2024 OC Marathon or Half Marathon, 2024 Long Beach Marathon or Half Marathon
      • 2024 OC Marathon or Half Marathon, 2024 Long Beach Marathon or Half Marathon, 2025 Surf City Marathon or Half Marathon
      • 2024 Long Beach Marathon or Half Marathon, 2025 Surf City Marathon or Half Marathon, 2025 OC Marathon or Half Marathon
  • Virtual race participation in the Marathon or Half Marathon at any of the three races will count toward eligibility
  • Please note that Beach Cities Challenge medals must be picked up at the race where you complete the challenge.  Medals will not be mailed to members after the race.  Those participating in the virtual race will have their medal mailed to them in their finisher packet.

 

Questions?

Questions about the Beach Cities Challenge or your eligibility status?  Please email us at loyalty@motivsports.com.

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