The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival

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  • Date Sat 2nd May 2026
  • Time 12:00AM PDT
  • Location Costa Mesa, California
  • Price Free - $125.26
  • Races 19 races
  • Distances 5km, Half Marathon

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The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival

Sat 2nd May 2026

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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of running at The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival, organized by The OC Marathon, taking place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the vibrant city of Costa Mesa, Orange County. This thrilling event kicks off with the Hoag Kids Run the OC, where nearly 9,000 young runners from over 150 local schools will hit the ground running in a celebration of fitness and fun. The festivities continue with the CELEBRATE OC Festival, featuring local sports teams, craft brews, and live music, creating a lively atmosphere for all attendees.

As the day progresses, participants can look forward to the OC 5K, a flat and scenic course that showcases the beauty of the OC Fairgrounds and nearby Orange Coast College. The excitement culminates on Sunday morning with the stunning OC Marathon and Half Marathon, where runners will experience breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean while traversing through picturesque neighborhoods and iconic sights like the historic PCH and the artsy South Coast Plaza. With a vibrant finish party at the Sunday Celebrate Finish Festival, this event promises to be a highlight of the season. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of the Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival!

Organiser's Description

The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival includes four different runs during the first weekend in May annually. The weekend of running begins at the OC Fair and Event Center on Saturday morning with the award winning Hoag Kids Run the OC when nearly 9,000 kids from over 150 Orange County schools participate. The afternoon kicks off with the CELEBRATE OC Festival with local sports teams, craft brews and some of Orange County's iconic brands and live music all day. Later in the day on Saturday, the OC 5K takes place with a fun, flat tour of the OC Fairgrounds and nearby Orange Coast College followed by the Celebrate OC Finish Festival. Sunday morning begins early in Newport Beach. The exceptional OC Marathon & Half Marathon course is a blend of chic coastal scenery, tranquil nature and sophisticated arts and shopping which equal the best of OC. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and cruise down historic PCH through the seaside village of Corona del Mar. Run above pristine wetlands of Upper Newport, the Arts District and shopping mecca of South Coast Plaza in the "Heart of the OC" to the supportive cheers of residents in the many diverse neighborhoods and finish with a huge party at the Sunday Celebrate Finish Festival at the OC Fair and Event Center.

Races

  • 5K Run

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (5:30PM PDT)

    $33.70

    Book

  • 5K Walk

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (5:30PM PDT)

    $33.70

    Book

  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $8.11 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (6:30AM PDT)

    $87.11

    Book

  • Full Marathon

    Incl. $9.01 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (5:30AM PDT)

    $98.01

    Book

  • 5K / Half Marathon Combo Crush

    Incl. $10.36 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (6:30AM PDT)

    $114.36

    Book

  • 5K / Full Marathon Combo Crush

    Incl. $11.26 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (5:30AM PDT)

    $125.26

    Book

  • Charity 5K

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (5:30PM PDT)

    $33.70

    Book

  • Charity Half Marathon

    Incl. $8.11 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (6:30AM PDT)

    $87.11

    Book

  • Charity Full Marathon

    Incl. $9.01 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (5:30AM PDT)

    $98.01

    Book

  • Charity 5K / Half Marathon Combo Crush

    Incl. $10.36 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (6:30AM PDT)

    $114.36

    Book

  • Charity 5K / Full Marathon Combo Crush

    Incl. $11.26 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (5:30AM PDT)

    $125.26

    Book

  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    $33.70

    Book

  • Virtual Half Marathon

    Incl. $8.11 Fee & T-Shirt

    $87.11

    Book

  • Virtual Full Marathon

    Incl. $9.01 Fee & T-Shirt

    $98.01

    Book

  • Virtual 5K / Half Marathon Combo Crush

    Incl. $10.36 Fee & T-Shirt

    $114.36

    Book

  • Virtual 5K / Full Marathon Combo Crush

    Incl. $11.26 Fee & T-Shirt

    $125.26

    Book

  • 5K (Combo Crush Only)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (12:00AM PDT)

    Free

    OPENS 17 MAR 26

  • Virtual 5K (Combo Crush Only)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Free

    OPENS 17 MAR 26

  • Charity 5K (Combo Crush Only)

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (12:00AM PDT)

    Free

    OPENS 02 APR 26

Book

  • 5K Run

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (5:30PM PDT)

    $33.70

    Book

  • 5K Walk

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (5:30PM PDT)

    $33.70

    Book

  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $8.11 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (6:30AM PDT)

    $87.11

    Book

  • Full Marathon

    Incl. $9.01 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (5:30AM PDT)

    $98.01

    Book

  • 5K / Half Marathon Combo Crush

    Incl. $10.36 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (6:30AM PDT)

    $114.36

    Book

  • 5K / Full Marathon Combo Crush

    Incl. $11.26 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (5:30AM PDT)

    $125.26

    Book

  • Charity 5K

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (5:30PM PDT)

    $33.70

    Book

  • Charity Half Marathon

    Incl. $8.11 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (6:30AM PDT)

    $87.11

    Book

  • Charity Full Marathon

    Incl. $9.01 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (5:30AM PDT)

    $98.01

    Book

  • Charity 5K / Half Marathon Combo Crush

    Incl. $10.36 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (6:30AM PDT)

    $114.36

    Book

  • Charity 5K / Full Marathon Combo Crush

    Incl. $11.26 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (5:30AM PDT)

    $125.26

    Book

  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    $33.70

    Book

  • Virtual Half Marathon

    Incl. $8.11 Fee & T-Shirt

    $87.11

    Book

  • Virtual Full Marathon

    Incl. $9.01 Fee & T-Shirt

    $98.01

    Book

  • Virtual 5K / Half Marathon Combo Crush

    Incl. $10.36 Fee & T-Shirt

    $114.36

    Book

  • Virtual 5K / Full Marathon Combo Crush

    Incl. $11.26 Fee & T-Shirt

    $125.26

    Book

  • 5K (Combo Crush Only)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (12:00AM PDT)

    Free

    OPENS 17 MAR 26

  • Virtual 5K (Combo Crush Only)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Free

    OPENS 17 MAR 26

  • Charity 5K (Combo Crush Only)

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (12:00AM PDT)

    Free

    OPENS 02 APR 26

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