Surf City Marathon & Half Marathon

2018 Survey

Thanks for running with us in 2018. We hope you enjoyed this year's event. Please fill out the survey provided here to help us continue to make improvements and add to the customer experience. Your responses also help us provide valuable information to our sponsors and tourism partners. Please enter your email address on the final question if you'd like be entered in a drawing for a complimentary entry into next years race.

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* 1. What was your motivation to register for this race? You may select more than one answer.

I needed to check it off my bucket list

To run with a group of friends or family members

I'm a Legacy Runner and try to run it every year I can

I'm going for the Beach Cities medal (Long Beach, OC, Surf City)

It was a goal for my training program

To get in shape or lose weight

To raise money for a charity

For the post-race festivities

To visit Huntington Beach

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How did you hear about this race? Check all that apply.

Via Social Media

Through a running store

Race email or website

Word of mouth

At another race expo

Read about it in newspaper or online article

From a charity partner or volunteer organization

Saw it on a race calendar

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How many friends and family (not in the race) came with you to the event?

None

One

Two

Three or more

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* 4. How many road running races have you entered before?

This was my first!

5 or less

6 to 10

More than 10

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* 5. How many times have you run this race prior to this year?

This was my first!

Once before

Twice before

Three times prior

Four or more times

I'm a Legacy Member (three or more times consecutive)

If more than three times, please indicate number of times you've run it prior to 2017

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* 6. How many races will you typically run in a year?

Only one

two to four

5 to 9

10 to 19

20 or more

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* 7. If you've run other races, what is your favorite distance?

10K

Half Marathon

Marathon

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Do you typically share your race experience or photos on social media?

Yes

Only if I'm really moved to do so

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* 9. Will you view the race photos from Finisher Pix when they become available?

I was not aware there were official race photos

Probably not, I take my own photos

Yes, I already purchased my discounted race photo package

Yes, I am interested in seeing them

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* 10. Did you visit the official race merchandise store at the expo or post-race?

I never saw the store

I saw the store but didn't stop to look around

I perused the store but did not buy anything

Yes, and I purchased race apparel or merchandise

I didn't buy at the event but purchased one or more items from the website's merchandise store

If you purchased official race merchandise, what items did you purchase?

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* 11. If you purchased race merchandise which item(s) did you buy?

Hat or Visor

Running Shirt

Jacket

Sweatshirt

Leisure wear

Accessories

Other items?

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* 12. If you traveled from out of the area to the race, where did you stay?

I stayed at home and drove to the race

At one of the host hotels on the event website

At another local hotel or B&B

In a vacation rental (HomeAway, VRBO, Airbnb or similar)

A friend or family members house

Camp or RV

If you traveled to the race, how many nights did you stay on this trip?

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* 13. For economic impact purposes, please estimate your average expenditures per day while on this trip including hotel, meals, shopping, etc.

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* 14. Please rate your experience with the following between 1 and 10:

	1 = Poor	2	3	4	5 = Average	6	7	8	9	10 = Excellent	N/A
Online Registration	Online Registration 1 = Poor	Online Registration 2	Online Registration 3	Online Registration 4	Online Registration 5 = Average	Online Registration 6	Online Registration 7	Online Registration 8	Online Registration 9	Online Registration 10 = Excellent	Online Registration N/A
Event Website	Event Website 1 = Poor	Event Website 2	Event Website 3	Event Website 4	Event Website 5 = Average	Event Website 6	Event Website 7	Event Website 8	Event Website 9	Event Website 10 = Excellent	Event Website N/A
Pre-race Communication	Pre-race Communication 1 = Poor	Pre-race Communication 2	Pre-race Communication 3	Pre-race Communication 4	Pre-race Communication 5 = Average	Pre-race Communication 6	Pre-race Communication 7	Pre-race Communication 8	Pre-race Communication 9	Pre-race Communication 10 = Excellent	Pre-race Communication N/A
The Value of the Race Fee	The Value of the Race Fee 1 = Poor	The Value of the Race Fee 2	The Value of the Race Fee 3	The Value of the Race Fee 4	The Value of the Race Fee 5 = Average	The Value of the Race Fee 6	The Value of the Race Fee 7	The Value of the Race Fee 8	The Value of the Race Fee 9	The Value of the Race Fee 10 = Excellent	The Value of the Race Fee N/A
Participant Shirt	Participant Shirt 1 = Poor	Participant Shirt 2	Participant Shirt 3	Participant Shirt 4	Participant Shirt 5 = Average	Participant Shirt 6	Participant Shirt 7	Participant Shirt 8	Participant Shirt 9	Participant Shirt 10 = Excellent	Participant Shirt N/A
The Health & Fitness Expo	The Health & Fitness Expo 1 = Poor	The Health & Fitness Expo 2	The Health & Fitness Expo 3	The Health & Fitness Expo 4	The Health & Fitness Expo 5 = Average	The Health & Fitness Expo 6	The Health & Fitness Expo 7	The Health & Fitness Expo 8	The Health & Fitness Expo 9	The Health & Fitness Expo 10 = Excellent	The Health & Fitness Expo N/A
Race Bib and Shirt Pickup process	Race Bib and Shirt Pickup process 1 = Poor	Race Bib and Shirt Pickup process 2	Race Bib and Shirt Pickup process 3	Race Bib and Shirt Pickup process 4	Race Bib and Shirt Pickup process 5 = Average	Race Bib and Shirt Pickup process 6	Race Bib and Shirt Pickup process 7	Race Bib and Shirt Pickup process 8	Race Bib and Shirt Pickup process 9	Race Bib and Shirt Pickup process 10 = Excellent	Race Bib and Shirt Pickup process N/A
Official Race Merchandise	Official Race Merchandise 1 = Poor	Official Race Merchandise 2	Official Race Merchandise 3	Official Race Merchandise 4	Official Race Merchandise 5 = Average	Official Race Merchandise 6	Official Race Merchandise 7	Official Race Merchandise 8	Official Race Merchandise 9	Official Race Merchandise 10 = Excellent	Official Race Merchandise N/A
The Course	The Course 1 = Poor	The Course 2	The Course 3	The Course 4	The Course 5 = Average	The Course 6	The Course 7	The Course 8	The Course 9	The Course 10 = Excellent	The Course N/A
Timing and Results	Timing and Results 1 = Poor	Timing and Results 2	Timing and Results 3	Timing and Results 4	Timing and Results 5 = Average	Timing and Results 6	Timing and Results 7	Timing and Results 8	Timing and Results 9	Timing and Results 10 = Excellent	Timing and Results N/A
Water Stations	Water Stations 1 = Poor	Water Stations 2	Water Stations 3	Water Stations 4	Water Stations 5 = Average	Water Stations 6	Water Stations 7	Water Stations 8	Water Stations 9	Water Stations 10 = Excellent	Water Stations N/A
Volunteers / Staff	Volunteers / Staff 1 = Poor	Volunteers / Staff 2	Volunteers / Staff 3	Volunteers / Staff 4	Volunteers / Staff 5 = Average	Volunteers / Staff 6	Volunteers / Staff 7	Volunteers / Staff 8	Volunteers / Staff 9	Volunteers / Staff 10 = Excellent	Volunteers / Staff N/A
Recovery Snacks & Beverages	Recovery Snacks & Beverages 1 = Poor	Recovery Snacks & Beverages 2	Recovery Snacks & Beverages 3	Recovery Snacks & Beverages 4	Recovery Snacks & Beverages 5 = Average	Recovery Snacks & Beverages 6	Recovery Snacks & Beverages 7	Recovery Snacks & Beverages 8	Recovery Snacks & Beverages 9	Recovery Snacks & Beverages 10 = Excellent	Recovery Snacks & Beverages N/A
Finishers Medal	Finishers Medal 1 = Poor	Finishers Medal 2	Finishers Medal 3	Finishers Medal 4	Finishers Medal 5 = Average	Finishers Medal 6	Finishers Medal 7	Finishers Medal 8	Finishers Medal 9	Finishers Medal 10 = Excellent	Finishers Medal N/A
The Beach Beer Garden	The Beach Beer Garden 1 = Poor	The Beach Beer Garden 2	The Beach Beer Garden 3	The Beach Beer Garden 4	The Beach Beer Garden 5 = Average	The Beach Beer Garden 6	The Beach Beer Garden 7	The Beach Beer Garden 8	The Beach Beer Garden 9	The Beach Beer Garden 10 = Excellent	The Beach Beer Garden N/A
Event Atmosphere	Event Atmosphere 1 = Poor	Event Atmosphere 2	Event Atmosphere 3	Event Atmosphere 4	Event Atmosphere 5 = Average	Event Atmosphere 6	Event Atmosphere 7	Event Atmosphere 8	Event Atmosphere 9	Event Atmosphere 10 = Excellent	Event Atmosphere N/A

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* 15. Please list any sponsors or exhibitor products or services you felt enhanced the overall event or your own personal experience or performance? Please mention all that apply.

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* 16. What did you do after the race? Enter all that apply.

I ran the race and then went home

I went in the expo tent and food truck area for a while

I entered the Beach Beer Garden and enjoyed my complimentary beverages

I visited downtown Huntington Beach

Other (please specify)

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* 17. How would you rate your overall event experience?

Its my new favorite event

I had a great experience

It was good

It was OK

I had an unsatisfactory experience

If you had an unsatisfactory experience, please indicate why

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* 18. How likely is it that you will run this race again?

I plan to be there!

Probably

Not sure yet

Doubtful

Nope

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* 19. Were you familiar with Nuun Hydration prior to the race?

Yes

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* 20. On percentage of 0 to 100 how likely would you be to purchase Nuun for your next workout?

50%

100%

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 1. What was your motivation to register for this race? You may select more than one answer.

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* 2. How did you hear about this race? Check all that apply.

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* 3. How many friends and family (not in the race) came with you to the event?

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* 4. How many road running races have you entered before?

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* 5. How many times have you run this race prior to this year?

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* 6. How many races will you typically run in a year?

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* 7. If you've run other races, what is your favorite distance?

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* 8. Do you typically share your race experience or photos on social media?

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* 9. Will you view the race photos from Finisher Pix when they become available?

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* 10. Did you visit the official race merchandise store at the expo or post-race?

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* 11. If you purchased race merchandise which item(s) did you buy?

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* 12. If you traveled from out of the area to the race, where did you stay?

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* 13. For economic impact purposes, please estimate your average expenditures per day while on this trip including hotel, meals, shopping, etc.

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* 14. Please rate your experience with the following between 1 and 10:

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* 15. Please list any sponsors or exhibitor products or services you felt enhanced the overall event or your own personal experience or performance? Please mention all that apply.

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* 16. What did you do after the race? Enter all that apply.

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* 17. How would you rate your overall event experience?

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* 18. How likely is it that you will run this race again?

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* 19. Were you familiar with Nuun Hydration prior to the race?

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* 20. On percentage of 0 to 100 how likely would you be to purchase Nuun for your next workout?

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* 21. Please list any areas you feel need improvement. Include suggestions, if desired.

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* 22. Please describe what you liked about the event (We may use your quote for promotional purposes)

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* 23. What is your first name?

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* 24. Please enter your email address if you'd like a chance to win a complimentary race entry to next years race.