Elite Athlete Program
The Hoag OC Marathon supports nationally ranked athletes, while highlighting their skills on one of the most scenic Southern California race courses. Elite athletes are invited based on previous personal records (which must be verified) or national rankings. There is a minimum standard that MUST be met to be considered as an elite. Qualifying athletes are eligible to receive a complimentary race entry, an elite bib number, and a new prize purse for full and half marathoners, in addition to bonus prize money for course records. To be considered as an elite at the OC Marathon, athletes need to provide proof of valid race results meeting the qualifying marks from the past two years. Eligibility is at the discretion of the OC Marathon staff.
If you qualify, please complete the Elite Application Form below. A full running resume, photo and proof of valid race qualifying race results will need to be uploaded.
Full Marathon
To Be Considered for Male Full Marathon Elite Entry and Seeded Bib Number:
2:30 or Faster
To Be Considered for Female Full Marathon Elite Entry and Seeded Bib
2:55 or Faster
Half Marathon
To Be Considered for Male half Marathon Elite Entry and Seeded Bib Number:
1:10 or Faster
To Be Considered for Female Half Marathon Elite Entry and Seeded Bib
1:20 or Faster
Prizes
We will be awarding prize money to the top three male and female finishers in the marathon and half marathon.
Additional gender categories may be awarded when participation reaches 5% or more of the total field.
To be eligible for prize money you must:
– Not be currently on suspension nor have ever been suspended for use of a Prohibited Substance.
– Consent to random drug testing according to the standards and procedures of USATF, USADA, and WADA
– Race entry fee may be compensated based upon time qualification and verification. Travel and Lodging are not compensated.
In addition, there is a bonus given for course records to encourage faster times and reward performance.
Note: If multiple people beat the course record, only the first will receive the bonus.
Please Note: It is the responsibility of the athlete to determine if they are able to accept prize money and how that prize may be spent to maintain high school and/or collegiate eligibility.
Full Marathon
First Place Male and Female – $2,000
Second Place Male and Female – $1,000
Third Place Male and Female – $500
$1500 bonus to beat course record
CURRENT RECORDS:
Men 2:14:05 – Steven Martinez 2026
Women 2:37:43 – Lenore Moreno 2016
Half Marathon
Firts Place Male and Female – $1,000
Second Place Male and Female – $500
Third Place Male and Female – $250
$1,000 Bonus to beat course record
CURRENT RECORDS:
Men 1:04:14 – Lamech Mokono – 2008
Women 1:13:53 – Sara Lopez 2022
5K
$500 bonus to beat course record
CURRENT RECORDS:
Men 14:07 – Fasil Bizuneh 2007
Women 16:57 – Valerie Sanchez 2019
USATF Rules of Competition
The marathon, half marathon, and 5K races will be conducted according to USATF Rules of Competition.
Men’s Olympic Qualifying Standards
Full Marathon: Standard 2:16
Half Marathon: Standard: 1:03
Women’s Olympic Qualifying Standards
Full Marathon : Standard 2:37
Half Marathon : Standard 1:12