Run a half or full marathon at Long Beach, Surf City, and The OC in consecutive order to qualify! This is a great way to keep running throughout the year!
The Beach Cities Challenge is a challenge that combines three of the most beautiful races in Southern California. The races are The Surf City Marathon, The SDCCU Orange County Marathon, and the Long Beach International City Bank Marathon. When a runner completes any combination of three Marathons or Half Marathons in consecutive order, they automatically win The Beach Cities Challenge Medal. Runne
02/11/2026
CONGRATS to everyone who earned their BCC crab medal at Surf City Marathon a few weeks ago! 🦀💚 Ready to start your challenge all over again? Register now for the in May!
If you're still continuing your challenge, we can't wait to celebrate you at OC or Long Beach in 2026!🏅
01/27/2026
RUNNERS, are you ready for this weekend!? 🏃💙 Whether you're starting, continuing, or completing your Beach Cities Challenge, we can't wait to see you showing off those shiny medals!
Completing the challenge this weekend? You will be able to pick up your 2026 Shiny Crab medal at the challenge medals booth after your race! 🏅
12/09/2025
Need a refresher on the Beach Cities Challenge?🌴 Or hearing about it for the first time and curious how it works? We've got you! Check out some of our most frequently asked questions to get the full scoop--and get excited for the challenge!! 🌊
As a special thank you, you can use code BCC2026 to save $10 off all three races! 🧡
Still have questions? Feel free to reach out, we're always here to help! ✉️
10/06/2025
🎉 HUGE Congrats to all the 2025 LBM finishers this past weekend!!! 🎉 We've been loving all your posts showing off those hard-earned BCC medals 🏅 -- keep tagging us so we can celebrate with you!
Ready to keep the momentum going? Don't forget to register for the 2026 Surf City Marathon in February! Whether you're continuing your BCC journey or just getting started, don't miss your chance to earn the brand-new 2026 crab medal!! 🦀
Register now at this link: https://www.runsurfcity.com/
PLUS, use code BCC2026 for $10 off your registration!
10/02/2025
Tomorrow kicks off the start of Long Beach Marathon weekend!! 🏃🌴 Good luck to all the 5K, Half, and Full Marathon runners hitting the course!
We can't wait to you out there -- and if you earn your BCC Conch Shell medal, don't forget to tag us when you post! 🏅
Let's make waves in Long Beach! 🌊
09/17/2025
Introducing the 2026 BCC medal: It's the Year of the CRAB! 🦀💙 Be one of the first to get your hands on the brand new 2026 medal!
Did Long Beach sell out before you could register? No worries--kick off your challenge at Surf City on February 1st, 2026 instead!
PLUS, save $10 on all three races by using the code BCC2026 🌊!
We can't wait to see you all rocking those fresh BCC medals!
07/02/2025
We're still thinking about the 2025 Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival Event! Big shoutout to everyone who completed the Beach Cities Challenge and proudly showed off their medal! 🐚🐬
We can't wait to celebrate more challenge finishers at the Long Beach Marathon this October! 💚
Getting your BCC medal in Long Beach? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️
03/15/2025
⏳️ 50 DAYS LEFT! ⏳️ The Hoag OC Marathon is just around the corner! If you haven't registered yet, now's the time to secure your spot. Whether you're starting, continuing, or completing your Beach Cities Challenge, we can't wait to see you all out there!🌴☀️
Register today at the following link:
https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/CostaMesa/OCMarathonRunningFestival?rsus=500-400-bf1c277f-85d9-45df-a78f-0067d5e33550
03/14/2025
Good luck to everyone running the LA Marathon this weekend! You've put in the work and we hope it pays off. Wishing you all the best - have an awesome race weekend! 🏃🏅
03/12/2025
Are you taking on the Beach Cities Challenge? 🌊 Whether you're in the middle of it or just getting started, we want to hear from you!
Drop a comment below and tell us where you are in the challenge. Is it your first race, middle, last, or are you still considering taking on the challenge? We'd love to hear which races you have left to complete!
Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions! 🌴☀️
02/14/2025
Have questions about the Beach Cities Challenge? Look no further! Check out some of our most frequently asked questions that we hope clears things up and gets you excited about the challenge! 🌊🌴
As a special thank you, you can use code BCC2025 to save $10 off all three races! 🧡
Still have questions? Don't be afraid to reach out, we're here to help! ✉️
02/24/2023
Who will be qualifying for Ollie the Octopus at The SDCCU OC Marathon this May? 🙋🙋♂️
Don't forget to register now, and start or continue your Beach Cities Challenge!
You can save by using the code BCC2023 at checkout. Register at ocmarathon.com 🥇