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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Youth OC - 2027 OC Marathon | Marathon | May 1, 20275:00 PM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes May 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
A typical finisher at a marathon in California runs 4:28:53, about 10:15 a mile, based on 17 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:46:59 and men in 4:18:52.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:03 AM, and the Project Youth OC - 2027 OC Marathon starts at 5:00 PM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around May 1 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 75°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Project Youth OC - 2027 OC Marathon cover on their registration page, in brief.
The cause
Why Donate to Project Youth OC? Every dollar you give to Project Youth OC creates an opportunity for a young person to thrive. As Orange County’s most established and effective youth diversion and prevention program, we are breaking cycles…
The cause
Why Fundraise for Project Youth OC? Every young person deserves a chance to succeed, and that’s exactly what Project Youth OC provides. As the most established and effective youth diversion and prevention program in Orange County, we…
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Join Team Project Youth OC!
Since 2004, Project Youth OC has proudly partnered with the OC Marathon as an official Charity Partner. In 2026, our runners, walkers, donors, sponsors, and supporters helped us surpass an incredible milestone: more than $1 million raised for Orange County youth and families.
In 2027, we are building on that momentum with We Run On Community - a celebration of the people who come together year after year to make a lasting difference.
The OC Marathon offers something for everyone:
5K Walk/Run: Saturday, May 1, 2027, at the OC Fairgrounds
Marathon & Half Marathon: Sunday, May 2, 2027, beginning at Fashion Island and finishing at the OC Fairgrounds