Marathon sod (grown and distributed by Southland Sod Farms) represents the highest standard of fescue sod available today. Its color, density and hardiness make it an exceptional sod selection for your home. Marathon sod comes in three different varieties and is accompanied by a conditional 1 year guarantee.
We recommend placing orders two (3) business days prior to your requested delivery date. We usually stock a limited amount of Marathon II on the weekends.
Delivery
Southland Sod Farms offers delivery to the Inland Empire on Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturday. Delivery to Orange County and Los Angeles is offered Tuesday through Saturday. Southland Sod Farms does not deliver on Sunday & Monday.
Southland Sod Delivery Charges
$100 for order of 200-495 sq. ft. $50 for orders of 500-999 sq. ft. Free delivery on orders over 1,000 sq. ft. We also offer a $10 drop fee charge for orders picked up at our nursery.
Marathon Varieties & Pricing
Click on the images below for detailed info and pricing for Marathon I, II and III
Marathon I
Original – $1.16 / sqft Lite – $1.40 / sqft In-Stock Strips – $6.99 / 5 sqft Prices as of 5/1/26
100% improved tall fescue. Easy care. This durable and hardy fescue is ideal for daily recreation and family use. This medium green coarse textured fescue can tolerate up to 40% shade.
Ideal mow height is 2 1/2 to 3 inches.
Marathon II
Fescue – $1.17 / sqft Lite – $1.42 / sqft In-Stock Strips – $6.99 / 5 sqft Prices as of 5/1/26
With its slightly more refined appearance and high durability, Marathon II is the most popular choice of Southern California homeowners. This dwarf type tall fescue has a medium-coarse texture and is medium to dark green in color year-round. This turf is ideal for medium traffic areas or weekend activity levels and displays good injury recovery.
Other Turf Types & Pricing
Click on the images below to get detailed info for other turf types such as St. Augustine, Bermuda and Zoysia.
Greenwave
Southland Greenwave Lite – $1.50 / sqft Prices as of 5/1/26
Greenwave (Lite) is a creeping Red Fescue that is perfect for landscapes that have slopes or require a mounding ground cover effect. No mow, you can allow it to grow approximately 12" and then it will flop over creating a meadow-like scene. To keep it fresh and manageable, you can weed eat it down once a year to create new growth. Greenwave is relatively shade tolerant.
Pureblue
Southland Pureblue Lite – $1.50 / sqft Prices as of 5/1/26
Improved elite bluegrass blend. Dense, elegant appearance. Medium-fine texture. Requires regular care to maintain refined appearance. Does best in moderate coastal areas; avoid using in inland valleys and warm, arid regions. Requires well-drained soil; does not tolerate salinity. Green year-round.
St. Augustine
Southland St. Augustine – $2.05 / sqft Prices as of 5/1/26
Very coarse thick-stemmed runners. Used primarily where shade tolerance is the top priority. Native to the southern United States where humid conditions do not permit cool-season lawn varieties to flourish. Considerable thatching; requires concrete borders for containment. Dormant in winter.
Hybrid Bermuda
Southland Hybrid Bermuda – $1.16 / sqft Prices as of 5/1/26
Excellent as athletic field or recreational turf. Often used on golf course putting greens. Very dense, low-growing, fine textured. Creates an attractive “manicured” look with consistent care and trimming. Develops thatch; requires concrete borders for containment. Becomes dormant in winter.
