OC Half Marathon 2026
Run through Orange County's most beautiful coastal communities. The flat course passes through Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, and along the Back Bay. Spring weather and ocean breezes make this one of the most pleasant half marathon experiences on the West Coast.
Course Highlights
- Run through Newport Beach and Costa Mesa
- Scenic Back Bay Nature Preserve views
- Flat, ocean-breeze-cooled course
- Beautiful spring weather in Orange County
Race Day Conditions
Flat course — great for setting a PR or running your first half.
Mild — light clothing, stay hydrated early.
This is historical planning context, not a weather forecast.
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How to prepare for this course
Your plan should account for the flat road course in Newport Beach, plus the conditions runners commonly encounter around this event. These resources add race-specific context without creating a duplicate training URL.
Half marathon race pace strategy
A flatter course can reward even pacing, but a sensible opening mile still matters.
Half marathon weather strategy
Use the historical 62°F average as a packing and pacing prompt, not a race-day forecast.
Two-week taper guide
Arrive fresh by reducing training stress while keeping familiar movement in the final two weeks.
Train for the OC Half Marathon
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