Hoag Kids Run The OC
Updated
Saturday, May 1, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Costa Mesa (88 Fair Dr). Distances: 1 mile. Entry from $33.
Course and race notes
The Kids Run the OC is a 10-12 week program in which students accumulate 25 miles through fun games & activities led by a volunteer coach at their school.
The goal of the program is to build a lifelong love of fitness in all students, while building healthy habits and making new friends.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, May 1
2027 · in 175 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile
Price
$33
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed May 1, 2027
Opened Dec 1, 2026
Race day in Costa Mesa
Weather
71° / 57°F
Typical high and low for May 1, with a 9% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Santa Ana John Wayne Airport, CA (2.4 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:03 AM – 7:33 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
13 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Starbucks cafe0.4 mi
- Healthy Bistro cafe0.4 mi
- Jack in the Box quick bite0.4 mi
- Filomena's Italian Kitchen & Market restaurant0.5 mi
12 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.2 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Apr 30
Where to stay
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)27 within 3 mi65 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn
About 9 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Days Inn Costa Mesa-Newport Beach
About 22 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: Sunny Sands Inn
About 23 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Holiday Inn Express Costa Mesa
About 24 min walk1.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Travelodge Orange County Airport/ Costa Mesa
About 24 min walk1.2 mi from the start
Check prices at Travelodge Orange County Airport/ Costa Mesa →
Hotels on the map
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