The Beach Cities Challenge is a race series that includes 3 Southern California Marathons or Half Marathons – The Surf City Marathon, OC Marathon, and Long Beach Marathon. Runners who complete any combination of half or full marathons in all 3 events consecutively will receive a special Beach Cities Medal. There is no additional challenge-registration required to enter the Beach Cities Challenge.
For 2021 - participants will only be eligible to receive a Beach Cities Challenge medal during the 2021 Surf City Marathon or OC Marathon events. Beach Cities Challenge medals will not be available at the 2021 Long Beach Marathon events.
For 2021 - possible combinations for the Beach Cities Challenge:
- Pick-up at 2021 Surf City Marathon: run 2020 OC Marathon or Half Marathon (virtual) + run 2020 Long Beach Marathon or Half Marathon (virtual) + run 2021 Surf City Marathon or Half Marathon (virtual or in-person)
- Pick-up at 2021 OC Marathon: run 2020 Long Beach Marathon or Half Marathon (virtual) + run 2021 Surf City Marathon or Half Marathon (virtual or in-person) + run 2021 OC Marathon or Half Marathon (virtual or in-person)
- Pick-up at 2021 OC Marathon: run 2021 Surf City Marathon or Half Marathon (virtual or in-person) + run 2021 Long Beach Marathon or Half Marathon (virtual or in-person) + run 2021 OC Marathon or Half Marathon (virtual or in-person)
If you believe there is an error with your Beach Cities Challenge status, please email our team at loyalty@motivsports.com with your full name.