COUNTDOWN TO THE 2020 SDCCU OC MARATHON
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4 Cities, 3 Races, 2 Finish Line parties... ONE EPIC West Coast Weekend! It's the BEST of Southern California!
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Why SDCCU OC Marathon?
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2019 was a record breaking success!
Our amazing 2019 Charity Partners raised a record amount for their incredible causes. We paired with 15 charities and together they raised a total of $617,700. That is the largest number our charity program has reached since its inaugural year in 2004. This incredible program grows more and more each year, and we are so
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Inspirational Participants
As a High School student in Lakewood, CA, Brandon Neri doesn’t let his Cerebral Palsy stop him for helping those less fortunate. After Team World Vision visited his school last year he decided he wanted to run the 2019 OC Half Marathon as part of their team. The money that he raises will help Team
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Pre-Race Festivities
Clear your schedule and come out to OC Fairgrounds this Saturday, May 4th. Starting at 8 am, Kids Run the OC will begin and you will have the opportunity to watch hundreds of kids finish their Final Mile. At 9 am the OC Lifestyle and Fitness Expo will begin, with vendors you’ll want to see.
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TRAIN WITH LULULEMON
The OC Marathon is proud to partner with lululemon, and this year they want to help you train. Throughout the month of April lululemon will be hosting free training sessions at different locations throughout Orange County. There’s only a few weeks left to get involved before race day, so don’t miss your chance! For more
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YOUR MILES MATTER
The OC Marathon is proudly partnered with multiple charities. Charity partners are always open to having athletes join their team. It’s not too late to pick a charity and start your fundraising today! Why should you join a charity team? When you join a charity team, you’ll have an additional purpose for running. Running
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Title Sponsor SDCCU
The OC Marathon is proud to partner with Title Sponsor SDCCU again in 2019, for the 15th year of the the OC Marathon Running Festival. As one of the largest credit unions in California, SDCCU operates five branches in Orange County. SDCCU strives to save their customers money and keep up with busy lifestyles by
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Road Runner Sports
Road Runner Sports is your home base for gearing up for this year’s race. Family owned since 1983, Road Runner Sports has partnered with OC Marathon and offers a personal in-store experience with every visit. When you shop in-store you’ll be able to find the perfect fit shoe, a variety of training gear,
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: PEAK HYDRATE
The OC Marathon is proud to partner with PEAK Hydrate in order to keep your body fueled on race day! We want you to hit your PEAK performance, so you’ll be able to find PEAK Hydrate at miles 4, 6.5, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15.5, 18, 20, 22, and 24. PEAK Hydrate is a healthy performance drink
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KROC AWARDED YOUTH PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
Founded in 2004, Kids Run the OC is one of the nation’s largest youth running and fitness programs. The OC Marathon Foundation created Kids Run the OC to inspire kids to fitness, promote a healthy lifestyle and combat the onset of childhood obesity. The ten week youth fitness program concludes with the children running their
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ENTER TO WIN A HUGE PRIZE PACK
Meet Sally McRae, ambassador for 15th Annual OC Marathon! Elite endurance athlete, entrepreneur, and mom, has shared her top picks as she trains for this year’s race and you have a chance to win it all! This prize pack, valued at approximately $1500, includes items from Igloo ® , O2 Labs, Coros Watch, Spring Energy Marathon, WeWork and one
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The SDCCU OC Marathon announces Boston Beer’s 26.2 Brew as a 2019 Sponsor
Runners, look who’s coming to the finish line! We are proud to announce The Boston Beer Company and it’s 26.2 brew as the “Official Beer Sponsor” for the 2019 SDCCU OC Marathon Weekend! Marathon Brewing releases 26.2 Brew, offering runners a new refreshing reward for their hard work that tastes as satisfying as their accomplishments
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Charity Spotlight – John Wayne Cancer Foundation
The mission of the John Wayne Cancer Foundation is to fight cancer with courage, strength and grit. Team John Wayne is our walking and running fundraising program that empowers you to fight cancer with GRIT! Your fundraising makes it possible for JWCF to fund pioneering cancer research and programs to save lives and improve cancer
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When all that glitter is gold, run the Beach Cities Challenge for glitzy race bling!
Participate in three races located along the coast of the Southern California and you’ve got yourself the Beach Cities Challenge. The OC Marathon teamed up with the Surf City Marathon and Long Beach Marathon to begin the first Beach Cities Challenge in 2012. Join the Challenge Participants run the Surf City Marathon, OC Marathon and
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Runner’s World Magazine features OC Half Marathon!
Runner’s World Magazine featured the OC Half Marathon in its article “Best Half Marathon – Run 13.1 Miles in these beautiful and fun destinations.” The article features Half Marathons with beautiful courses, fun after parties and exciting twists and turns. The OC Half Marathon received recognition for its “flat, fast course” and unbeatable waterfront views. We
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Not your local radio station, KROC “Inspires Kids to Fitness”
Eleven-year-old Nathan finishes his final mile sweating, determined and in a chute ready to be picked up by mom. Children from 150 different elementary schools complete their final mile adding up to 26.2 miles from a 10 week program called Kids Run the OC. Thousands of children, parents and coaches gather in designated areas for
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Southern California Half Marathons & Marathons
There’s nothing more exciting than running a destination marathon; however, sometimes the wallet and time don’t allow for it year round. Here’s a little calendar of local Southern California half marathon, marathon & 5k & 10k races to keep you on schedule for the OC Marathon Running Festival training!
Running Clubs in Southern California
So you want to run a marathon? Or maybe a half marathon? But you need to train. Training with a group can uplift runners and motivate you to stay on a consistent schedule. We’ve put together a list of running clubs in Southern California so you can find one that works out for you.
10 Reasons to Run the OC
Picture palm trees, sunny skies, an ocean breeze and a starting line that’s sure to please. You just experienced a small portion of the OC Marathon. Sounds like a vacation, right? We put together a list of 10 Reasons why you should #runtheOC to give you that little push you’ve been needing to get you
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SDCCU Sponsor Spotlight
SDCCU® (San Diego County Credit Union ®) is a proud community partner. Founded in 1938 on the principle that people come first and profits second, we believe our forward-thinking approach to the financial industry is what propelled SDCCU to become one of the largest credit unions in the country, proudly serving the financial needs of
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Where do Out-of-Town Marathon Guests Stay?
You have been working so hard preparing for this race. For months, or even years, you have been hitting the pavement, counting the miles, nursing your sore legs, annoying your running buddy when they don’t feel like running, and having them do the same to you. You’re registered, you have your race day shoes, you
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Inspiring Girls to be Joyful, Healthy, and Confident
We all find inspiration in unique ways. Whether it be emulating a role model or repeating our favorite life mantra, each of us draws on something special to help us continue moving towards our goals. For many of you reading this, that inspiration may even be linked to running! At Girls on the Run Orange County
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If You Believe You Can Achieve
In the summer of 2015, I had hit my all-time highest weight. I was nearly 170 lbs. and when running or playing with my then 6 year old daughter, I couldn’t keep up. I knew I had bad knees but the weight wasn’t helping. I went to get the MRI’s in both knees… the result
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Something Keeps Me Coming Back Year After Year
There’s something about the OC Marathon that keeps me coming back year after year. I have run races all over the world, but the OC Marathon will always be one of my favorites. The 2018 edition will be my fifth consecutive year running the race. It was my first full marathon and I have been
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2019 15th Anniversary Running Festival
There’s something about the OC Marathon that keeps me coming back year after year. I have run races all over the world, but the OC Marathon will always be one of my favorites. The 2018 edition will be my fifth consecutive year running the race. It was my first full marathon and I have been
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There’s Something About The OC Marathon
There’s something about the OC Marathon that keeps me coming back year after year. I have run races all over the world, but the OC Marathon will always be one of my favorites. The 2018 edition will be my fifth consecutive year running the race. It was my first full marathon and I have been
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Marathon Training Schedule & Plan
1 MARATHON TRAINING SCHEDULE & PLANS https://youtu.be/78TFZX8neOY HOW TO TRAIN FOR A MARATHONOC MARATHON TRAINING SCHEDULE The next OC Marathon (26.2 miles) is May 5, 2019. It’s our 15th anniversary and Cinco de Mayo! We hope you will join us for our celebratory marathon. We can help you get ready for the marathon, whether it’s
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