2026 Race Weekend Quick Links

Your guide to the 2026 Hoag oc marathon running festival event weekend
Race weekend will be here soon. Check out all of your need to know resources below!
FAQs
Bib Lookup
Race Weekend Schedule

REGISTRATION & RACE WEEKEND

BIB LOOKUP

Look up your bib number + confirm registration details at the link below.

 
2026 BIB LOOKUP

packet pickup information

Pick up your packet at the OC Lifestyle & Fitness Expo on Friday 5/1 from 3-7 PM and Saturday 5/2 from 10-5 pm. Click the link below for more information!

NOTE: If your friend or family member is picking up your bib for you, they will need a copy or photo of your drivers license.

PACKET PICKUP

race weekend schedule

Get it all on your calendar! Check out the entire race weekend schedule at the link below.

 
 
check out the schedule

DEFER YOUR EVENT

DEFERRAL DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH, 2026

If you cannot participate after you have registered, you can defer your registration to next year meaning your entry will be reserved and paid for come 2027. The event you are currently registered for is the event you will be deferred into.

The next race date is May 2nd, 2027.

Due to advanced ordering and preparation, we cannot refund your fees.

DEFER YOUR EVENT

LIVE RUNNER TRACKER

Athlete updates are real time messages sent to your mobile phone that update you on athletes you’re following while they are participating in the event on race day.

COMING SOON

donate to an ocm charity partner

You can make your 2026 OC Marathon Miles Matter by making a donation or fundraising for one of our amazing OC Marathon causes.

DONATE HERE

RACE DAY UPS

BAG CHECK

The UPS Personal Item Storage is available for all marathon and half marathon runners. At the start line, look for the UPS trucks near the start line to check in your bags. At the finish line, look for the UPS trucks after you exit the finish line chutes.

NEW in 2026: Grab the plastic gear check bag at the UPS trucks.

NOTES:

  • Limited to 1 bag per runner
  • All items must fit into the provided 11×16 plastic bag
  • No personal bags will be checked

Transportation

Parking and shuttles

See all parking information as well as race day shuttles at the link below.

transportation information

Road Closures

Check out race day road closures at the link below.

see road closures
Southern California Marathon

Course information

Course maps, time limits, elevation and more details for all events at the links below.

hoag oc marathon course info
oc half marathon course info
Hoag OC 5K course info

challenges

beach cities challenge

Qualify for the Beach Cities Challenge medal by running Surf City, The OC and Long Beach (half or full marathon).

NOTE: Challenge medals can be picked up post-race at the Santa Ana Pavilion.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BEACH CITIES CHALLENGE

legacy runners

Run the OC Marathon or Half Marathon (in-person OR virtual) 3 years in a row and become a member of the OC Legacy Program!

2026 OC Legacy Status Perks:

(1) additional free beer on race day

Exclusive 2026 OC Legacy Gift

Access to the OC Legacy Lounge

LEARN MORE ABOUT BEING A LEGACY RUNNER

Crown To Coast Challenge

NEW THIS YEAR!

Run the Corona 5000 on March 21st and any OC Running Festival Event (full, half 5K). ⁠

Finishers will earn a custom-designed drink coaster + bottle opener combo, finished with a commemorative lanyard.

NOTE: Challenge medals can be picked up post-race at the Santa Ana Pavilion.

combo crush challenge

Secure the extra Combo Crush medal by running our Hoag OC 5K on Saturday evening at 5:30 PM. Then run the full or half marathon Sunday morning.

NOTE: Challenge medals can be picked up post-race at the Santa Ana Pavilion.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COMBO CRUSH

Post-race

Results

Check out how you did in the race and see your race photos!

coming soon: results

submit virtual results

Are you running one of our virtual events? You can submit your results beginning April 1st, through the month of May 2026.

When you are submitting results be sure to use the full name you are registered with.

coming soon: submit your virtual results

The Half & Full Marathon are Now Sold Out!

Important Notice:
This race is officially sold out. Please do not purchase a bib from any third-party website, marketplace, or individual claiming to have a bib for sale. The only legitimate way to secure an entry at this time is by getting off the official waitlist.

Participants found wearing or using someone else’s bib are in violation of race rules and may be disqualified and barred from participating in future events.

You can still be a part of race weekend by securing your spot in The Hoag OC 5K! Spots are limited, register now!