Surf City Marathon set to go this Sunday, rain or shine

The Surf City Marathon, which is expected to draw 18,000 runners to Huntington Beach on Sunday, Feb. 4, is planned rain or shine, said event organizer Dan Cruz.

“The forecast definitely calls for winter weather this weekend in Southern California,” he said. “Rainy races can be memorable and enjoyable with the right mindset and preparation.”

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The participants have been “training for weeks and months in preparation for the race,” he said. “We are going to do our best to put on a world-class experience, no matter the conditions.”

Early forecasts are calling for the storm to show up later in the day; but if there are any changes necessary because of weather, the organizers will notify participants through email and social media, Cruz said.

“At some point on Sunday, it’s going to rain and we have to accept that,” Cruz said. “We are planning to provide a great experience for race day. You just have to roll with it.”

The race is scheduled to kick off at 6:25 a.m. on Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach.

Source: Orange County Register