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SDCCU OC Marathon

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Sun 8th Nov 2020 (This event has been postponed until November 6-8)

Newport Beach
15,000 participants
By The OC Marathon
Partly cloudy throughout the day

This event has been postponed

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*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED* Entries will reopen soon

Consider these instead

The SDCCU OC Marathon has been postponed until November 6-8. Here are other races in your area:

SDCCU OC Marathon routes

Join us for The OC 5K Run/Walk Saturday, May 2 at 5 PM. The 5k will be followed by a full finish line festival party with music, tacos and all the fun vendors that you've come to expect. The OC 5K offers runners who prefer shorter distances a great way to participate in the Marathon Day experience. The 5K course start line is just west of the marathon and half marathon finish line inside the OC Fair and Event Center. The course circles through the fairgrounds and crosses Fairview Drive and on to Merrimac Way. The runners loop around the Orange Coast College campus and enter the marathon course on Merrimac Way. Runners re-enter the OC Fair and Event Center before heading to the finish line.

COURSE LIMIT: 1 HOUR

Half Marathon

This exceptional Southern California Half Marathon starts on Newport Center Drive loop in front of our Official Start Line Hotel, the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa just south of Santa Barbara Drive. The Orange County Half Marathon finishes at the OC Fair and Event Center just off the 55 Freeway in the heart of Costa Mesa.

The first mile of the OC Half Marathon course includes a breathtaking panorama of the Pacific Ocean before winding through the seaside village of Corona del Mar including the spectacular Ocean Blvd. with cliffside views of Big Corona del Mar State Beach. It traverses down Bayside Drive, past the Newport Harbor Yacht Clubs and homes and boats of Newport Harbor. Exceptional views await runners at the bluffs overlooking the Upper Newport Bay Estuary Reserve as are the supportive cheers of neighborhood residents.

The OC Half Marathon course is net downhill in elevation from start to finish. The first 6.5 miles will be extremely fast with only minor inclines. Mile 6.5 to 7.0 is the only significant hill on the course taking the runners from 15 feet to 75 feet. The course is then mostly flat through mile 10.5, a couple rolling hills to 11.5 with a flat and fast final stretch into the OC Fair & Event Center. Register now for the OC Half Marathon.

TIME LIMIT: 3.5 HOURS

Marathon

The SDCCU OC Marathon Course will start in front of our Official Start Line Hotel, the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa just south of Santa Barbara Drive. You will run through the beautiful coastal communities of Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Santa Ana finishing off at the OC Fair and Event Center conveniently located just off the 55 freeway in the heart of Costa Mesa.

The first mile of the OC Marathon course includes a breathtaking panorama of the Pacific Ocean before winding through the seaside village of Corona del Mar including the spectacular Ocean Blvd. with cliff side views of Big Corona del Mar State Beach. It traverses down Bayside Drive, past the Newport Harbor Yacht Clubs and homes and boats of Newport Harbor. Exceptional views await runners at the bluffs overlooking the Upper Newport Bay Estuary Reserve as are the supportive cheers of neighborhood residents. Marathoners continue into the heart of Orange County, Costa Mesa, passing by the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, around South Coast Plaza, and through the campus of Segerstrom High School. One more mile in Santa Ana before turning onto the Santa Ana River Trail for 1.5 miles before exiting at Gisler foot-bridge. Also new this year, runners will go through beautiful Mesa Verde neighborhoods and then the "Bird Streets", providing you with that much needed support on the home stretch towards the OC Fair & Event Center. Register now for the SDCCU OC Marathon on May 3, 2020. If you also run the OC 5k on Saturday, May 4, 2019, you can qualify for the OC Combo Crush.

The Full Marathon course is net downhill in elevation from start to finish. The first 6.5 miles will be extremely fast with only minor inclines. Mile 6.5 to 7.0 is the only significant hill on the course taking the runners from 15 feet to 75 feet. The course is then mostly flat through mile 10.5 with a couple rolling hills to 11.5. There is another 45' incline at mile 14.5 over the 405 overpass and a 40' incline slightly over 1/4 of a mile in length at mile 23 after. These are all relatively small hills.

TIME LIMIT: 7 HOURS

The OC Combo Crush

The OC 5K takes place Saturday, May 2 at 5PM. The Full and Half Marathon take place on Sunday May 3, 2020. Do the fun 5K on Saturday, enjoy great music on the main stage and get home early enough to do the half or full Sunday morning. Runners that do the 5K and half or full will get the OC COMBO CRUSH medal.

Event Details

What’s Included

All participants will receive:

race bib
D-tag timing chip
technical shirt or t-shirt

Please do let us know should your preferred size not be available on our form, we have all sizes ranging from WXS - WXXL and MS - MXXXL

Raceday Logistics

OC Marathon Running Festival Weekend Event Schedule

FRIDAY, MAY 1 2020
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m - The OC Lifestyle and Fitness Expo is open to the public & participants of OC events for bib pick-up

SATURDAY, MAY 2 2020
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Kids Run the OC
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM - The OC Lifestyle and Fitness Expo is open to the public & participants of OC events for bib pick-up
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Music on Main Stage and SegaGenocide
5:00 PM - The OC 5K

SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2020
5:28 AM Push Rim & Hand Cycle Full and Half Start
5:30 AM The SDCCU OC Marathon Start
6:15 AM - The SDCCU OC Half Marathon Start
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Ultimate Finish Line Festival with Flashback Heart Attack

OC Lifestyle & Fitness Expo

The OC Lifestyle and Fitness Expo will be a 2-day extravaganza at the OC Fair & Event Center Exhibit Halls held on Friday, May 1st, from 4PM - 8PM. and Saturday, May 2nd, from 9AM - 6PM. All Full Marathon and Half Marathon participants must attend the Expo to pick up their race packet, race bibs, timing chips, technical shirts or t-shirts on Friday May 1st, or Saturday May 2nd. Visit our Registration Page for complete details on packet pick up and other participant requirements and entry rules.

The Expo is free to attend, but there are parking fees for the Expo and for Race Day. There is a charge of $9.00 (CASH ONLY) for General Parking on Friday and Saturday. Pre-paid race day parking can be purchased for $9.00 (CASH ONLY) at the OC Lifestyle and Fitness Expo. If you do not purchase the pre-paid pass at the Expo, parking on Race Day is $10.00.

PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION/PACKET PICK UP

Each participant must attend the OC Lifestyle and Fitness Expo on Friday, May 1st, 2020 between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m or Saturday May 2, 2020 between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m, and show their identification to pick up their own race bib, timing chip, and technical shirt or t-shirt. You also must sign a hard copy of the release waiver at this time. A friend or family member may pick up your bib IF AND ONLY IF they have a copy of your driver's license and a signed waiver which can be downloaded here.

Registered participants will receive their bib numbers via email on May 1st, 2020 (and not sooner, please do not email us regarding your bib number as they go out while we are already on site and we will be unable to answer your inquiry). If a participant does not have a bib number or does not receive the email, no problem! Participants can look up names on the alpha lists (provided by Race Central) as you enter the Expo Building. Once a participant has a bib number, you will proceed to the corresponding registration table where you will need to provide a valid photo ID and sign the release waiver.

Volunteers

The OC marathon simply would not be possible without the efforts of its epic volunteers. Volunteering roles vary across the weekend but usually included baggage drop, course marshalling, and manning aid stations.

If you are interest in volunteering at the OC marathon, simply follow the link here: https://ocmarathon.com/oc-marathon-volunteers/

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the age limits?

Participants must be 16 years of age or older to participate in the FULL Marathon. Participants must be 14 years of age or older to participate in the HALF Marathon. Participants under 14 years of age should consider the 5K and/or Kids Run the OC Mile Run.

What are the wheelchair rules for the OC Marathon and Half Marathon?

This division is for Push Rim & Hand Cycle participants. ALL participants, whether registered for the FULL or HALF marathon, will be required to start just prior to the FULL MARATHON. This is a change from previous years! All athletes will start 2 minutes prior to the FULL at 5:28 A.M. All participants must wear helmets.

Is there a finish line party?

THE ULTIMATE FINISH LINE PARTY BEGINS WHEN YOU FINISH THE 5K, HALF MARATHON AND FULL MARATHON The past few years have seen 80's stars grace the Ultimate Finish Line Party Stage. From Dale Bozzio of Missing Persons, Mike Score from Flock of Seagulls, Tommy Tutone, and John Easedale from Dramarama to last year's line up up Clive Farrington, Nick Richards, Annabella Lwin of Bow, Wow Wow and Wally Palmar from the Romantics.

Will there be personal items storage?

UPS, one of the most recognized names in the world, will ensure your personal items are safely delivered to you at the finish line. UPS has been handling our Personal Item Storage for years and they are FANTASTIC!

Am I allowed to bring my baby stroller jogger, or have a friend inline skate with me?

Baby stroller joggers will be allowed, but you must start at the back of all the participants. In-line skaters, bicyclists, as well as pets will be prohibited on the course in order to ensure the safety of all runners.

Are walkers allowed?

Walkers are encouraged to participate in the Half Marathon rather than the Full Marathon. The Full Marathon course has a time limit of 7.0 hours. The Half Marathon has a 3.5 hour time limit, so as long as you can walk a 15 minute mile, you can walk the the Half Marathon. The 5K does not have a time limit.

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SDCCU OC Marathon weather forecast

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

74°F

Predicted highs

56°F

Predicted lows

Light breeze possible, up to 6mph

Meet the organizer

The OC Marathon

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The race is a blend of chic coastal scenery, tranquil nature views and sophisticated arts and shopping, which will offer a great backdrop for an extraordinary race experience. Starting at Newport Beach's Fashion Island, the course also features Pacific Coast Highway, Corona Del Mar Ocean Views, Newport Bay & Back Bay, OC Performing Arts Center, South Coast Plaza, and the Santa Ana River.