OC Marathon
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The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival
The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival is a weekend running event in Orange County, California, held May 2-3, 2026. The festival spans multiple days of activities at the OC Fair and Event Center and around Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. Organizers note the event has been held since 2004 and includes a Lifestyle & Fitness Expo and the CELEBRATE OC Festival and Finish Festival as part of the weekend schedule.
Events and entry options
The festival offers multiple race options and entry formats, including:
- 26.2 miles (Full Marathon)
- Half Marathon
- 5K Run/Walk
In addition to those distances, the weekend includes an award-winning Hoag Kids Run the OC, combo entries that pair two distances, charity runner options with peer-to-peer fundraising, and virtual race options for the 5K, half and full distances.
Course and participation details
Sunday courses start in Newport Beach and finish at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa. The full and half routes pass oceanfront streets and Pacific Coast Highway sections near Corona del Mar, wetlands near Upper Newport, the Arts District, and shopping areas around South Coast Plaza. The Saturday schedule centers on the OC Fairgrounds and nearby Orange Coast College for the 5K and the Kids Run, which draws nearly 9,000 children from over 150 Orange County schools. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
