The Hoag OC Marathon
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Event overview
The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival is a multi-day running festival in Orange County, California, held the first weekend in May on May 2-3, 2026. The weekend centers on the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa (88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626) and includes in-person and virtual options, charity entries, and team groups. The festival has featured large fields in past years, including reports of about 15,000 runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes. The half marathon is named the RRCA regional half marathon championship.
Courses and weekend events
The festival includes multiple race formats and weekend attractions. Saturday activities include the Hoag Kids Run (a 10-12 week kids program with nearly 9,000 participants from over 150 schools) and the Celebrate OC Festival with food, local exhibitors, and music. Sunday features the longer road races that use a coastal and urban course through Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Upper Newport wetlands, the Arts District, South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, and Santa Ana, finishing back at the OC Fair and Event Center.
Distances offered: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 26.2 miles (Full Marathon)
- 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
- 5K Run / Walk
- Combo crush options (5K + Half or 5K + Full)
- Virtual versions of 5K, half and full events