The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival

🏃‍♂️ The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival

Date: 2025-05-03

Location: 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA

More Information: Visit the race website

🎉 Weekend Overview

• Four Events: The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival includes four different runs during the first weekend in May annually.
• Hoag Kids Run: The weekend of running begins at the OC Fair and Event Center on Saturday morning with the award winning Hoag Kids Run the OC, with nearly 9,000 kids from over 150 Orange County schools participating.
• CELEBRATE OC Festival: The afternoon kicks off with the CELEBRATE OC Festival featuring local sports teams, craft brews, iconic brands, and live music all day.
• OC 5K: Later 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.

🌊 Race Day Experience

• Sunday Morning: The festivities continue early in Newport Beach.
• Exceptional Course: The OC Marathon & Half Marathon course features a blend of chic coastal scenery, tranquil nature, and sophisticated arts and shopping representing the best of OC.
• Breathtaking Views: Enjoy stunning views of the Pacific Ocean while cruising down historic PCH through the seaside village of Corona del Mar.
• Cultural Richness: Run above pristine wetlands, through the Arts District, and a shopping mecca of South Coast Plaza in the "Heart of the OC," all to the supportive cheers of local residents.

🎊 Celebration at the Finish

Finish with a huge party at the Sunday Celebrate Finish Festival at the OC Fair and Event Center, rounding out an unforgettable weekend of running and community spirit.