From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
71°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
9%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Santa Ana John Wayne Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Costa Mesa, CA
Population
110,538
as of 2023
City Elevation
79 ft
Nearest Airport
SNA
John Wayne Orange County International Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
317
Days to train
- Race
- The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival
- Date
- May 1–2, 2027
- Location
- 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
Coming Up
More Running races near Costa Mesa, CA
The OC Fair Fun Run
1 Mile · 5K · From $45 · 88 Fair Drive
Less than a mile away
A Snail's Pace x ASICS Sunset Mile
1 Mile · From $45 · 2802 South Flower Street
3 miles away
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Huntington Beach, CA
5K · From $10 · 21503 Pacific Coast Hwy.
4 miles away
A Snail's Pace x Saucony Sunset Relays
1 Mile · Other · From $42.50 · Saddleback High School
4 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival?
- The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival is a running race held in Costa Mesa, California on May 1, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival?
- Saturday, May 1, 2027 in Costa Mesa, California at 88 Fair Dr. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival
May 1, 2027