PACE GROUPS

SnailsPace
Official OC Marathon Pace Teams are provided by A Snail's Pace

Our pacers are professional, but have FUN while helping other runners reach their goals. Whether it is a Boston Qualifying Time you are looking for, a P.R., or just someone to run with, we are there to help!

Our pacers are chosen for their ability to successfully lead a group while keeping them motivated all the way to the finish. Pacers are assigned to Marathon times 20 minutes slower than they typically run (Half Marathon times 10 minutes slower) and are required to finish the race within 1 minute of goal time, but never over.

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Pace Times

Half Marathon

1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:15, 2:20, 2:25, 2:30, 2:40, 2:45, 2:50, 2:55, 3:00

Marathon

2:55, 3:00, 3:05, 3:10, 3:20, 3:25, 3:30, 3:35, 3:40, 3:50, 3:55, 4:00, 4:05, 4:20, 4:35, 4:50, 5:00, 5:05, 5:20, 5:30, 5:45, 6:00

How it Works

Each Pace Leader will run even splits (every mile will be run in the same amount of time) throughout the race, and by following your Pace Team leader, you’ll cross the finish line within two minutes of your goal time.

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Where to Meet on Race Day

On race morning you’ll see them lined up according to their pace and holding signs with their finish times. Just fall-in with your group. No special sign ups or registration is necessary.

OC Half Marathon 2026

The Half & Full Marathon are Now Sold Out!

JOIN THE FULL MARATHON WAITLIST HERE

JOIN THE HALF MARATHON WAITLIST HERE

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 joining 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.