A quick run into the Pacific
Ocean near the Huntington Beach Pier and then grab a towel.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2005
February 6, 2005 Pacific Shoreline Marathon - Pacific
Shoreline Marathon's 10th annual 26.2 mile marathon travels
along a beautiful oceanfront course, starting and finishing
on Pacific Coast Highway. Marathon 7am - Last years Marathon
attracted participants from over 40 states and around the
world to enjoy Orange County, California's only Marathon.
Featuring an extremely fast and beautiful USA Track & Field
certified course, it has become a popular Boston Marathon
qualifier.
The route takes you along the Pacific Ocean, passing through
State Parks and City Beaches with scenic views of the Bolsa
Chica Wetlands and Ecological Reserve. It takes in several
miles through Orange County's largest municipal park, the
shady and tree lined Huntington Beach Central Park that
includes lakes around the HB Central Library. Finally, the
course includes magnificent beachfront homes and equestrian
neighborhoods and the new Orange County Regional Park site
adjacent to the beautiful Seacliff County Club before
finishing at the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza Amphitheater in
a spectacular oceanfront setting. Half Marathon 7am The
Half Marathon has become one of the premier Half Marathon's
in the United States and a popular tune-up race for the Los
Angeles Marathon. Over 3,500 participants took part in last
year's event that takes in much of the same beautiful course
as the full Marathon. 5K Run/Walk 8:30am The 5K Run and
Walk is an entirely oceanfront route with a net elevation
change of less than 10', making it as fast a 5K course as
any in the world. A great way to participate in the Festival
of Marathon events and enjoy being a spectator at the
Marathon finish. Surf Kids Mile 10am Kids of all ages are
encouraged to join in the fun by participating in the Surf
Kids Mile Run. All children will receive a really cool
finisher medallion and be part of the fun. Surf City Health
& Fitness Expo If you are a past event participant, there
will be a slight change. The marathon venue will now stage
from the beautiful new Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort
and Spa located at the corner of Beach Boulevard and Pacific
Coast Highway, about .7 of a mile south of the Huntington
Beach Pier where the event used to take place. The
start/finish line will be at the dramatic bridge spanning
Pacific Coast Highway to the beach in front of the Hyatt
property located at 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington
Beach, California 92648 USA. Friday, February 4, 2005 3pm -
7pm / Saturday, February 5, 2005 9am - 6pm / Race Day Expo
7am - 2pm Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa Super Carbo-Load
party Carbo load with your marathon mates and friends. The
menu will include several styles of pasta, chicken, salad,
bread and beverages. Saturday, February 5th, 2005 5pm to
8pm Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa Surf City Post Race
Tailgate Party and Beer Garden 8am until 2pm After your
run, enjoy live entertainment, exhibitors and vendors, fresh
fruit and a variety of post race refreshments will be
available to all competitors in our post race Super Bowl
Tailgate Party area at the finish line. The Huntington Beach
Beer Company Restaurant and Brewery presents the Surf City
Beer Garden, featuring handcrafted microbrewed beer and
specialty ales. Official race participants only will receive
2 complimentary 8-ounce samples. Participants will be issued
a wristband that will entitle them to receive their 2 free
sample servings. Participants wanting a wristband must pick
up their wristband at the entrance of the beer garden.
Participants must arrive at the entry wearing their bib
number and present photo I.D. Categories include: 26.2 mile
marathon, ½ marathon and 5K run/walk. Call Race Pace
Promotions (949) 581-0105 for entry forms and more
information. Time: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $20 - $75 Phone:
949-581-0105 www.marathonrun.com
For more
information on Huntington Beach events,
see the
Huntington Beach calendar.
