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OC Marathon 2027

The 26.2 mile tour of beautiful Orange County.
  • US California
  • 2 May 2027
  • Marathon
OC Marathon 2027
Why run it?

Run the epic 2027 Hoag OC Marathon, part of the Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival. This beach-vibes event, starts with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean in Newport Beach, passing through the seaside village of Corona del Mar and Newport Harbor. The event finishes at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa with the Celebrate OC Festival featuring food, music, and craft beer to top of your race day. Expect mild local weather but prepare for sun! The weekend includes additional distances with a half marathon, a sunset 5K, and the Kids Run the OC.

What's it like to run?

Runners:
3500
Surface:
Road
Start:
05:30
Course:
Mostly flat
Temp:
14 - 20°C
Distance:
Marathon

How to Enter

Our events are sell-out races, so places are limited and will be made available on a first come first serve basis.
Don’t miss out, enter today in three simple steps:
Step 1
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Pick your charity and sign up

Simply pay a refundable holding deposit to reserve your place supporting an amazing cause. 

Step 2
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Set up your fundraising page

Plus activate your free realbuzz account - we’ll drop all the details in your inbox as soon as you sign up.
Step 3
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Get to 75% of your fundraising target

about 2-3 months before your event, to confirm your place for race day! Reach 100% or more and we’ll refund your deposit.
Can’t see your charity on the list? Get in touch here.

Charity partners you can support in this event include

Cancer Research Wales
Cancer Research Wales
Funding and pioneering world class cancer research in Wales.
The Skye High Foundation
The Skye High Foundation
Supporting families during and after the loss of a twin, triplet, or multiples.
The Myton Hospices
The Myton Hospices
We believe every single moment matters and we focus on enhancing life when cure is no longer an option.
USPCA
USPCA
Ending the cruelty inflicted on defenceless wildlife.
Brain Tumour Ireland
Brain Tumour Ireland
A charity founded by a small group of people caring for a family member who was sadly lost to a brain tumour in early 2012.
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
Support our work to help armed forces, veterans and their families in need.
Children's Tumor Foundation
Children's Tumor Foundation
Our mission is to drive research, expand knowledge, and advance care for the NF community.
Asthma Society of Ireland
Asthma Society of Ireland
Our mission is to stop asthma deaths in Ireland.
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
Supporting families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Accelerating the development of next generation myeloma treatments to extend patient’s lives.

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FAQs

Whether you’re lacing up for your first race or returning for another year, we want you to feel prepared and inspired. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about signing up, fundraising, and making an impact.
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  • Running for charity means taking part in an official race while committing to raise money to a set level (fundraising target) for a chosen cause. Because you're committed to fundraising, you can get guaranteed entry subject to completing a certain amount of fundraising, even if your chosen event is sold out for general entry, plus expert fundraising support to help you reach your target.

  • It's simple. Choose your distance, pick your event and select the charity you'd like to support. Once you've secured your place - either by signing up for an individual entry straight away or applying for a team if your charity has an official team in your chosen event - you'll receive everything you need to prepare, fundraise, and take on race day with confidence.

  • Not at all! Charity runs are open to all abilities, from complete beginners to seasoned marathoners. Whether you’re aiming for your first 10K or a major marathon, we’ll provide training tips and fundraising advice to help you succeed. With realbuzz, you can choose from marathons, half marathons, shorter distances such as 10ks and 10 miles, and team relay races.  
  • There will be a fundraising target, based on the event you choose, which you'll need to commit to as part of securing your place. When you sign up, you'll receive info about your chosen charity's preferred fundraising platform so you can set up your fundraising page. 100% of your fundraising goes to your charity, usually directly through the fundraising platform you're using.