Exciting New Partnership: Hoag OC Marathon Welcomes Pretend City as a Charity Partner!

We are thrilled to announce that Pretend City Children’s Museum is joining forces with the Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival as our newest charity partner! This collaboration marks an incredible opportunity for our community to come together and support a cause that impacts the lives of so many children and families.

Pretend City Children’s Museum board member Floyd Amuchie is running the Hoag OC Marathon for his 40th Birthday to raise a minimum of 40k for Pretend City’s move to the Great Park. Pretend City’s new facility will provide increased access to developmental screenings and essential tools for families, educators, and community organizations, all dedicated to ensuring that every child receives the support and experiences necessary to reach their full potential and achieve a productive, fulfilling future. By running in one of the Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival events (full, half or 5K), you can help Floyd achieve his goal and help Pretend City make a deeper impact in our community.

Run for a Cause:
Register to Support Pretend City

When you register to run for Pretend City, you’ll contribute to our kids’ future and receive exclusive training information from Josh at Fitness on Fire. Josh, a respected fitness expert and best-selling author, is known for founding Fitness on Fire, a personal and group fitness training facility in Irvine, CA. With over a decade of experience running his community-focused business alongside his wife, Josh has trained runners of all ages and fitness levels. As an expert in running biomechanics, Josh will provide essential training tips to help you cross the finish line with confidence.

As an added incentive, runners who join Team Pretend City and reach their fundraising threshold will receive a registration rebate!

Kickoff Event at Pretend City

Join us on September 25 from 6 pm to 7 pm at Pretend City for a special kickoff event! This is your chance to meet fellow runners, learn more about Pretend City’s move to the Great Park, and get all the details you need to make your marathon journey a success. We’ll have refreshments, exclusive training tips from Josh at Fitness on Fire, and plenty of opportunities to connect with other runners.

RSVP here

Registration Instructions:

1. Visit the Pretend City OC Marathon website and select “Register.”
2. Log in or create an account if needed.
3. Choose your event under the “Charity Runner” option. Follow the next steps, sign the waiver, and answer any required questions.
4. Set up your personal fundraising page and enter your fundraising goal.
5. Complete the race registration by providing your details and making the payment.
6. Review and confirm your registration.
7. Share your fundraising page to start collecting donations.
8. Track your progress and follow additional instructions from the event organizers.
9. Ready to make an impact? Join the team today and be part of something truly special.