Project Youth OC - OC Marathon
About this race
Join Us for the 2026 OC Marathon and Support Project Youth OC!
Since 2004, Project Youth OC has proudly partnered with the OC Marathon as an official Charity Partner. This year, we are celebrating 22 years of impact - and reaching a major milestone.
In 2026, Project Youth OC will surpass $1 million raised through our partnership with the OC Marathon.
Our Road to a Million campaign represents more than a number. It reflects decades of community support, thousands of runners and fundraisers, and countless young lives impacted at critical turning points.
The OC Marathon offers something for everyone:
- 5K Walk/Run: Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the OC Fairgrounds.
- Marathon & Half Marathon: Sunday, May 3, 2026, starting at Fashion Island and finishing at the OC Fairgrounds.
When you join our team, you’ll help empower youth and strengthen families across Orange County.
Every dollar raised through peer-to-peer fundraising goes directly toward life-changing mentorship, education, and support services for over 1,500 youth and their families each year.
Together, we can run, walk, and fundraise for a brighter future!
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Project Youth OC - 2027 OC Marathon
Important Note Fundraising through this page does not automatically register you for the OC Marathon. If you fundraise $300 or more for Project Youth OC, you are eligible for our charity rates: 5K Walk Run: $30 Half Marathon: $100 Full Marathon: $110 Combo Crush: $125/$135 To receive the charity rate, please contact Nancy Garcia at nancy@pyoc.org so we can register you offline. Every step you take and every dollar you raise helps Project Youth OC support youth and families at pivotal turning points. Thank you for being part of the community that moves our mission forward—because We Run On Community.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Costa Mesa, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:02 AM and sets at 7:34 PM local time (PDT) in Costa Mesa on May 1, 2027 — 13h 31m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 9 Costa Mesa events
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