RACE DAY TRANSPORTATION

Parking & Shuttles

Parking at the finish line (OC Fair & Event Center) is $12/day. Please be prepared with credit/debit. Parking at the start line (Fashion Island) is complimentary, in approved locations. Shuttles to the start line will operate on Sunday only!

IF YOU ARE STAYING AT A HOTEL, PLEASE CHECK TO SEE IF THEY HAVE A SHUTTLE. MOST DO NOT, SO YOU WILL HAVE TO MAKE YOUR OWN ARRANGEMENTS USING RIDE-SHARE OR GETTING DROPPED OFF.

Directions

TO Start Line: Fashion Island, NEWPORT BEACH

Due to road closures and bus only lanes, ALL vehicles must access start line parking / Runner Drop Off from Coast Hwy. Follow the directions below to avoid road closures.

To Start Line from PCH:

If you area heading Eastbound – turn left on Avocado. Then follow below directions.

If you are heading Westbound – turn right on MacArthur. Turn left on San Joaquin Hills Road, left on Jamboree Rd., left on Coast Hwy. Then follow below directions.

For parking, continue straight and turn left on San Miguel Dr. Follow signs to approved lots. For runner drop off, turn left on Civic Center Dr., right on Anacapa, right on Newport Center Loop! Drop runners off and exit immediately. To exit, turn right on San Miguel, right on Avocado, right on Coast Hwy.

To Start Line from 405 or 73:

Exit Jamboree and head south. Turn left on East Coast Hwy, left on Avocado. For parking, continue straight and turn left on San Miguel Dr. Follow signs to approved lots. For runner drop off, turn left on Civic Center Dr., right on Anacapa, right on Newport Center Loop! Drop runners off and exit immediately. To exit, turn right on San Miguel, right on Avocado, right on Coast Hwy.

approved parking at start line:

The below listed are approved parking lots. All others are not approved and subject to tow.

Newport Medical Office Towers | 360 San Miguel Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660

& 1401 Avocado Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Design Plaza | 200-290 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660

MORNING SHUTTLES & FINISH LINE: OC Fair & EVENT CENTER

From San Diego

Take 405 Freeway North. Exit Fairview Dr. and turn left. Proceed to the OC Fair and Event Center entrance through Gate 3.
OR
Take 405 freeway north to 55 Freeway South. Exit Fairview Drive.

From Los Angeles

Take 405 Freeway South to 55 Freeway South. Exit Fair and Event Center entrance through Gate 3.
OR
Take 405 Freeway South to 55 Freeway South. Exit Fair/ De Mar. Turn right on Fair Drive.

From San Bernardino/Riverside County

Take 91 Freeway West to the 55 Freeway South, to the 405 north. Exit Fairview Rd. and turn left. Proceed to the OC Fair and Event Center entrance through Gate 3.
OR
Take 57 Freeway South to 5 Freeway South. Take the 5 Freeway South to the 55 Freeway South. Exit Fair Drive and turn right on Fair Drive.

Spectator Directions

Arriving at the Finish Line (OC Fair & Event Center)

BEFORE 6:30 am – Take 405 to 55 South. Exit Fair Drive and turn right.

AFTER 6:30 am – Take 405 to 55 South. Exit Victoria/ 22nd Street. Turn left on 22nd. Turn left on Newport Blvd. Turn left on Fair Drive.

From the Start Line to the Finish Line

For friends and family that wish to see the start, and then move to the finish line, please follow the directions below. Park in the approved locations at Fashion Island. Exit via Avocado Ave. Rutn right on Coast Hwy. Turn right on Jamboree. Take 73 North to 55 South and exit Victoria / 22nd. Turn right on Fairview Dr, turn right on Fair Drive and turn left into the OC Fair & Event Center.

Hotels

Coast to Coast Conferences & Events is the Official Travel Partner for the 2025 OC Running Festival providing the best discounted hotel rates for anyone attending/participating in the Marathon.

ALERT! Beware of Travel Scams
Don’t be fooled by offers from other parties using the OC Marathon name – they are NOT affiliated with the OC Running Festival. If you are contacted by these companies please call the CTC number.

For assistance with a new reservation for November or if you have other questions, please email Mona with CTC Conferences & Events.
mona@ctcconferences.com

Looking for a place to stay over race weekend?
Take advantage of our preferred pricing at the best hotels in town through Coast to Coast Conferences & Events, the Official Travel Partner for the 2025 Hoag OC Running Festival!