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CHALLENGES
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Your next challenge
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PCH at your side. Ocean air in your lungs.
It's time to take on your next challenge.
The Cowabunga Challenge
DOUBLE DOWN & SCORE AN EXTRA MEDAL
Take on the Cowabunga Challenge by completing the Beach Mile and an additional distance during race weekend. Here’s how it works:
1 .
Run the Beach Mile on Saturday
2 .
Complete any race on Sunday (5K, Half, or Full Marathon)
3.
Earn your bonus Cowabunga Challenge medal!
No extra signup needed!
Just register for both races and grab your Cowabunga Challenge sticker at bib pickup during the Race Expo.
Beach Cities Challenge
RUN 3 ICONIC SO-CAL COURSES & EARN A LIMITED-EDITION MEDAL
Pacific Coast Highway has never looked this good! Take on the Beach Cities Challenge by running all three races in consecutive order.
Complete the Marathon or Half Marathon at all three events (in order, anytime), and you’ll claim the Beach Cities Challenge medal at your third race.
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NOTE: Virtual races count, but the 5K and Beach Mile don’t qualify—this one’s for the long haulers.
Medals must be picked up in person after your third race. If you’re completing the challenge virtually, your medal will be mailed with your finisher packet.
PICK-UP YOUR
CHALLENGE MEDALS
After you cross the finish line on Sunday, February 1st, head to the Challenge Medals Tent in the Huntington Beach Parking Lots to claim your Cowabunga Challenge medal.
Medals must be picked up in person—they won’t be mailed post-race.
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