RACE PROFILE

OC MARATHON

Costa Mesa, California·Marathon

Next Race · May 3, 2026

Net-downhill course through Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, and Santa Ana finishing at the OC Fair & Event Center. Fast first half with three manageable hills including a 405 overpass.

Boston Qualifier

Net DownhillPR PotentialChallenge CourseCoastalFast Course

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FUELFOX SCORE

65/100

Recommended

COMMUNITY SCORE

★4.3

Highly rated

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COURSE

↗ 459 ft

Elevation Gain

↘ 574 ft

Elevation Loss

Point to Point

Course Type

road

Surface

Course Map

WEATHER

63°F

avg race morning temp

74%

avg humidity

~4%

rain likelihood

high

heat risk

Historically warm conditions — expect a hydration-heavy race day.

Historical data (5-year avg)

ENTRY

Open Registration

$130–$175

Entry Cost

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REVIEWS

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4.3(1 review)

5Organization

2Course

4Scenery

2Swag

RACE DAY

07:00Race start

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RACE PROFILE

OC MARATHON

Costa Mesa, California·Marathon

Next Race · May 3, 2026

Net-downhill course through Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, and Santa Ana finishing at the OC Fair & Event Center. Fast first half with three manageable hills including a 405 overpass.

Boston Qualifier

Net DownhillPR PotentialChallenge CourseCoastalFast Course

Plan My RaceOfficial website

FUELFOX SCORE

65/100

Recommended

COMMUNITY SCORE

★4.3

Highly rated

Based on runner reviews

How we score races →