THE HOAG OC MARATHON RUNNING FESTIVAL

May 2 & 3, 2026

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HOAG OC Marathon

May 3, 2026 – 5:30 AM

The 26.2 mile tour of beautiful Orange County.

Half Marathon

May 3, 2026 – 6:30 AM

It’s the perfect distance to enjoy the post-race party. Named the RRCA regional half marathon championship.

HOAG 5K Run OR WALK

Saturday, May 2, 2026 AT 5:30 PM
The day before the half and full.

HOAG Kids Run THE OC

Saturday, May 2, 2026

10-12 week program that promotes an active, healthy lifestyle to kids.

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OC Marathon draws thousands for scenic route

Each runner had their own pace, their own stride and their own reasons for hitting the pavement.

Thousands of runners joined the OC Marathon, some showing up at dawn to do the full 26.2 miles, others opting for the shorter half marathon.

Olivia Wagner, right, congratulates her friend and co-worker, Jennaca Walsh, after Walsh finishes her first half marathon in just under two hours on Sunday, May 4, 2025 in Costa Mesa. Gray skies don’t take away the joy Hoag OC Half Marathon runners experience at the finish line in Costa Mesa on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Army veteran Ryan Palomar gets assistance finishing the race after his legs cramp near the Hoag Marathon finish line in Costa Mesa on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Xavier Smith, 24, from Lake Forest, shouts his way through the finish line to take first place in the men’s division of the Hoag OC Marathon in Costa Mesa on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Max Iskra holds his 9-month-old son, Brooks, above the crowd so his wife Kim can see him as she crosses the Hoag OC Half Marathon finish line in Costa Mesa on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

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15,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes take on OC Marathon

A record 15,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes registered to take on this year’s OC Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday.

Cool, overcast weather made for ideal conditions on the routes, which wind through Costa Mesa, Santa Ana and Newport Beach. Xavier Smith of Lake Forest took first place in men’s full marathon with a time of 2:23:41, and Stephanie Mundt of Tempe, Arizona, led the women’s marathon with 2:52:08 finish.

“It was perfect weather, and the view of the ocean during the first half of the race was spectacular,” Mundt said.

Sunday’s event was Mundt’s first marathon win. She ran collegiately at Arizona State, learning to manage both chronic training-related injuries and overcome an eating disorder in the process.

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Perfect Race Day, Record Turnout at 2025 Hoag OC Marathon

With cool temperatures, coastal views, and clouds cloaking the sky in classic “May Gray” fashion, Sunday morning couldn’t have been better weather for running a marathon. Or, as half marathoner Ellie Stevens put it, “This is the perfect day.”

And so, on an ideal Sunday morning, a record 15,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes showed up for Day 2 of the Hoag Orange County Marathon Running Festival.

The elite runners took center stage, speeding to the finish line, joined by several inspiring human-interest stories.

The fastest marathoner was Xavier Smith of Lake Forest, who won the men’s marathon in 2:23:41. Stephanie Mundt of Tempe, Arizona, won the women’s marathon in 2:52:08.

About HOAG OC Marathon

Run It, Experience It, Love It!

Weekend Festival

Enjoy the Lifestyle & Fitness Expo, Celebrate OC Festival, and OC Marathon events Friday through Sunday!

Coastal Course

Spectacular views from the oceanfront streets of Newport Beach to the bayside of Costa Mesa, and the neighborhoods of Santa Ana.

Fun For All Levels

Fun for all ages, abilities, and walker-friendly! Elite runners to first-timers will enjoy an inclusive experience.

Since 2004

Those who know, just know! We have perfected this race and pride ourselves on the large amount of returners every year!

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THE HOAG OC MARATHON RUNNING FESTIVAL

May 2 & 3, 2026

May 2 & 3, 2026

level up this year!

Countdown to Race Day

HOAG OC Marathon

Half Marathon

HOAG 5K Run OR WALK

HOAG Kids Run THE OC

Get Signed Up!

Stay Up To Date!

OC Marathon draws thousands for scenic route

15,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes take on OC Marathon

Perfect Race Day, Record Turnout at 2025 Hoag OC Marathon

About HOAG OC Marathon

Weekend Festival

Coastal Course

Fun For All Levels

Since 2004

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