The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival

  • Date Sat 3rd May 2025
  • Time 12:00AM PDT
  • Location Costa Mesa, California
  • Price Free - $283.31
  • Races 19 races
  • Distances 5km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival, taking place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in the vibrant community of Costa Mesa, Orange County! This exciting event kicks off with the award-winning Hoag Kids Run the OC, where nearly 9,000 enthusiastic kids from over 150 local schools take to the streets, showcasing their spirit and energy. The festivities continue with the CELEBRATE OC Festival, featuring local sports teams, craft brews, iconic Orange County brands, and live music throughout the day.

Later on Saturday, lace up your running shoes for the OC 5K, a fun and flat course that winds through the scenic OC Fairgrounds and nearby Orange Coast College. Then, get ready to take on the stunning OC Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday morning. This exceptional race route offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, serene nature trails, and a taste of the best of Orange County’s arts and shopping districts. As you cruise down the historic Pacific Coast Highway and run through charming neighborhoods, you'll be greeted by the enthusiastic cheers of local residents. Wrap up your weekend with a fantastic celebration at the Sunday Celebrate Finish Festival at the OC Fair and Event Center. Don’t miss this incredible

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. $6.85 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 3rd May 2025 (5:30PM PDT)

    $71.85

    CLOSED
  • 5K Walk

    Incl. $6.85 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 3rd May 2025 (5:30PM PDT)

    $71.85

    CLOSED
  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $18.01 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 4th May 2025 (6:30AM PDT)

    $207.01

    CLOSED
  • Full Marathon

    Incl. $18.91 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 4th May 2025 (5:30AM PDT)

    $217.91

    CLOSED
  • 5K / Half Marathon Combo Crush

    Incl. $23.41 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 4th May 2025 (6:30AM PDT)

    $272.41

    CLOSED
  • 5K / Full Marathon Combo Crush

    Incl. $24.31 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 4th May 2025 (5:30AM PDT)

    $283.31

    CLOSED
  • Charity 5K

    Incl. $6.85 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 3rd May 2025 (5:30PM PDT)

    $71.85

    CLOSED
  • Charity Half Marathon

    Incl. $18.01 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 4th May 2025 (6:30AM PDT)

    $207.01

    CLOSED
  • Charity Full Marathon

    Incl. $18.91 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 4th May 2025 (5:30AM PDT)

    $217.91

    CLOSED
  • Charity 5K / Half Marathon Combo Crush

    Incl. $23.41 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 4th May 2025 (6:30AM PDT)

    $272.41

    CLOSED
  • Charity 5K / Full Marathon Combo Crush

    Incl. $24.31 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 4th May 2025 (5:30AM PDT)

    $283.31

    CLOSED
  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $6.85 Fee & T-Shirt

    $71.85

    CLOSED
  • Virtual Half Marathon

    Incl. $18.01 Fee & T-Shirt

    $207.01

    CLOSED
  • Virtual Full Marathon

    Incl. $18.91 Fee & T-Shirt

    $217.91

    CLOSED
  • Virtual 5K / Half Marathon Combo Crush

    Incl. $23.41 Fee & T-Shirt

    $272.41

    CLOSED
  • Virtual 5K / Full Marathon Combo Crush

    Incl. $24.31 Fee & T-Shirt

    $283.31

    CLOSED
  • 5K (Combo Crush Only)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 3rd May 2025 (12:00AM PDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
  • Virtual 5K (Combo Crush Only)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Free

    CLOSED
  • Charity 5K (Combo Crush Only)

    Sat 3rd May 2025 (12:00AM PDT)

    Free

    CLOSED

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Location

88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, 92626, CA, United States

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