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The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USMay 2, 202742.195km · 21.1km
pelle68 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date in 207 days
May 2, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Costa Mesa · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$144Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenSat, August 1, 2026 ~ Sat, December 12, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival race photo
pelle68 · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is Orange County's flagship race week, held every year on the first weekend of May.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Orange County Marathon 2025 (ft. OC 5K)

Alvin Ma

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 05:30
EventStart
Marathon42.195km05:30
Half21.0975km06:30
Hoag 5K Run5km17:30
START

88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA

Finish · Google Maps
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The event is divided into 8 categories, including Half Marathon, Full Marathon, 5K / Half Marathon Combo Crush, and 5K / Full Marathon Combo Crush.

The start takes place at 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA at 5:30 AM local time.

The finish point is the OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA.

Typical race-season temperature: around 16°C (61°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

None direct — start at Fashion Island, Newport Beach, near VEA Newport Beach Marriott Resort & Spa; no confirmed OCTA route to this point

Start is near Fashion Island, Newport Beach, in front of the VEA Newport Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.

No train/subway station nearby;

runners typically use the organizer shuttle from the finish venue.

Organizer shuttle is the primary transit method;

no confirmed OCTA public-transit tie-in for race participants.

Getting to the finish

None direct — finish at OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa

Finish is at the OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, with free on-site parking.

More details

Pre-race shuttles run 3:45-5:45am from the OC Fair & Event Center to the Fashion Island start.

Post-race shuttles run 9am-1pm back to start-line parking.

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Course starts near the Newport Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, the official start hotel in Newport Beach,

passes through parts of Costa Mesa and Santa Ana, and finishes at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa.

The course is generally downhill,

but three short hills appear around miles 6.5–7, 11, and 14.5 over the overpass crossing Interstate 405, requiring careful pace pacing in the latter stages.

Registration is handled through RunSignUp, and Entry fee increases in tiers depending on when you register, with age-group discounts applied automatically.

With local healthcare provider Hoag serving as the title sponsor, this is one of Orange County’s signature running festivals, backed by a regional hospital.

Times are local to Costa Mesa. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival start line in Costa Mesa

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 2.5km

8.4/10(400)
View on Booking.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Costa Mesa, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 2.3km

8.4/10(136)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

47 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Catalina Nighttime Flying Fish Undersea Cruise Adventure

$87

View on Klook

San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Food Tour (Six Food Tastings)

$101

View on Klook

San Diego Coronado & Seaport Village Half-Day Food Tour (Ferry Ride Included)

$127

View on Klook

Hotel – Citadel Outlets & Los Angeles International Airport Transfer Service

$128

View on Klook

Los Angeles｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service from Los Angeles International Airport

$53

View on Klook

Los Angeles｜White Man Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service

$165

View on Klook

Los Angeles｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Van Nuys Airport

$70

View on Klook

San Diego｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at San Diego International Airport

$78

View on Klook

Los Angeles Natural History Museum Admission Ticket

$17

View on Klook

Los Angeles Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket

$25

View on Klook

LA Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights Admission Ticket

$80

View on Klook

Los Angeles Downtown Highlights Half-Day Electric Bike Tour

$259

View on Klook

Marina del Rey Sea Lion Kayaking/Paddleboarding Experience

$82

View on Klook

Los Angeles Catalina Island Tour with Optional Round Trip Transfer

$206

View on Klook

Los Angeles Private Full-Day or Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

$128

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Costa Mesa with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Costa Mesa.

Total cost and budget for The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Costa Mesa runners' room

Frequently asked questions about The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival

FAQ
When does The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, May 2, 2027 in Costa Mesa, CA, United States.

How much is the The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $144.

What distances does The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half.

What time does The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 2027 start?

The race starts at 05:30.

Where does The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 2027 start?

88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA.

Where does The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 2027 finish?

OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA.

When does registration for The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 2027 open?

Registration runs from Sat, August 1, 2026 to Sat, December 12, 2026.

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