OC Marathon
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Race Day
59–72°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change −300 ft
Crowd Rating
Moderate spectator support
The Lowdown
The Hoag OC Marathon starts in front of the VEA Newport Beach resort, just south of Santa Barbara Drive, and finishes at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa. The course runs through Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana and Irvine, with oceanfront views at the start and the Upper Newport Bay Estuary Reserve along the way. It is net downhill from start to finish, with three hills: one around mile 6.5 to 7, and the last at mile 14.5 over the 405 Freeway overpass. The course is certified and is a Boston qualifier. The time limit is 7 hours, and runners who have not reached mile 12 by 9 AM are diverted to the half marathon finish. The marathon runs on Sunday morning of a festival weekend that also includes a half marathon and a Saturday 5K. The marathon and half marathon sold out in early March 2026.
Questions about the OC Marathon 2027
When is the OC Marathon 2027?
Sunday, May 2, 2027.
What time does the OC Marathon start?
The race starts at 5:30 AM, local time.
What is the OC Marathon time limit?
7 hours (16-minute-per-mile pace).
How do I enter the OC Marathon 2027?
Registration is open.
What is the OC Marathon course like?
330 ft of total elevation gain. It passes Corona del Mar State Beach, Newport Harbor and Upper Newport Bay Estuary Reserve.
What is the weather like at the OC Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 15–22 °C (59–72 °F).
Where are the OC Marathon results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
Is the OC Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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