OC Marathon
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Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival : May 2-3, 2026, Costa Mesa, Orange County, CA
The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival is a two-day event held the first weekend in May at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa. The festival features multiple race options and weekend activities. Distances and event options include:
- 26.2-mile full marathon
- Half marathon
- 5K run/walk
- Hoag Kids Run
- Combo Crush entries and virtual race options
The event has drawn large fields in recent years, with a reported record turnout of 15,000 runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes in 2025. The Hoag Kids Run has involved nearly 9,000 children from over 150 Orange County schools.
Course, festival elements, and partners
Race courses begin near Newport Beach and include coastal and inland sections passing Oceanfront streets, historic PCH through Corona del Mar, Upper Newport wetlands, the Arts District, and South Coast Plaza, finishing at the OC Fair and Event Center. Weekend programming includes a Lifestyle & Fitness Expo, the Celebrate OC Festival with local vendors and music, and a Sunday Celebrate Finish Festival. The event lists Hoag among its partners and supports charity and fundraising options, including charity runner entries. The listed race location is 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
