The HEART RUN Half Marathon
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Event overview
The HEART RUN takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Bolsa Chica State Park in Huntington Beach, CA (17851 Pacific Coast Hwy). The event offers multiple distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- Kid's DASH: 200-yard Tot Trot
- Kid's DASH: 600 yards (ages 4 to 11)
The event is chip timed. Participants receive a bib and either a 5K shirt or a half marathon finisher hoodie; all finishers receive a custom medal. Awards include top-three overall trophies and age-group awards across standard age divisions.
Course, logistics and on-site features
The half marathon is a two-lap route around Bolsa Chica State Park, including the Dog Beach area; the course is described as mostly flat. The 5K is an out-and-back with a turnaround near the Bolsa Chica State Beach main entrance. Bib and shirt pickup is handled on race day at Lot 25. Parking within the state park requires a fee of $15 per car at the main gate; additional parking is available in Sunset Beach with a short approach to Lot 25. Public restrooms are located at the far ends of Lot 25. The event includes a festival-style expo, food voucher options, vendors, and vehicle test drives that require proof of a driver license. Proceeds support international and local charitable projects. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.