88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa CA
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival
Date and Location
- Date: 2026-05-02
- Location: 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
- Website: OC Marathon Running Festival
Event Overview
- Festival: The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival includes four different runs during the first weekend in May annually.
- Kids Run: The weekend 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.
- CELEBRATE OC Festival: The afternoon features the CELEBRATE OC Festival with local sports teams, craft brews, iconic brands, and live music all day.
- OC 5K: 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.
Sunday Activities
- Start Time: Sunday morning begins early in Newport Beach.
- Marathon Course: The exceptional OC Marathon & Half Marathon course is a blend of chic coastal scenery, tranquil nature, and sophisticated arts and shopping.
- Scenic Route: Enjoy breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and cruise down historic PCH through the seaside village of Corona del Mar.
- Finish Festival: Run through diverse neighborhoods and finish with a huge party at the Sunday Celebrate Finish Festival at the OC Fair and Event Center.
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