Race Day Shuttles for Full and Half Marathoners:
This is a point to point course. Shuttle service will be offered to participants from the Finish Line at the OC Fair and Event Center to the Start Line prior to the start of the race. Shuttles will run from 4:00 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. There will be limited shuttle service back to the Start Line following the race, so all participants are encouraged to park at the OC Fair and Event Center and take a shuttle to the start or have someone drop them off at the Start of the race at the designated area. Please make your arrangements accordingly. 2012 Shuttle Bus Route will be posted here when available. You will be emailed a Shuttle Bus time on May 3, 2012 when you are emailed your bib number assignment. Please adhere to your scheduled shuttle bus time so that all participants can make it to the Start Line on time.
Expo and Kids Run the OC Parking May 4 and May 5, 2011:
Parking will be available to participants and spectators at the OC Fair and Event Center. Expo and Event Gate Entry information will be posted here closer to the event date. There is a charge of $12.00 for Preferred Parking or $7.00 for General Parking on Friday and Saturday. Pre-paid race day parking can also be purchased for $7.00 at the Health and Fitness Expo. A layout of the OC Fair & Event Center for Event Weekend and detailed directions and parking instructions will be posted here by March 2012.
Race Day Parking May 6, 2012:
Full and Half Marathon Parking (Arriving between 4:00 a.m.- 5:30 a.m. at OC Fair & Event Center):
Finish Line Location and Directions:
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The Finish line is located at the OC Fair & Event Center at 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
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Participant and spectator parking will be available at the OC Fair & Event Center lots TBD. Directions to the OC Fair & Event Center and lots available will be posted here by March 2012.
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Shuttles will be running from the Finish Line at the OC Fair & Event Center to the Start Line from 4:00 am to 5:30 am. Please be aware that there will only be a few shuttle buses running back to the Start Line from the Finish Line after the race, so participants are encouraged to park at the Finish Line and take the shuttles to the Start Line. 2102 Finish Line Maps and Bus locations at the OC Fair & Event Center will be posted here when available.
5K & Finish Line Spectator Parking (Arriving between 6:00 a.m. and 2 p.m. at OC Fair & Event Center TBD.
Please check back here closer to event day for detailed directions and parking instructions for 5k participants and Finish Line Spectators.
Full and Half Marathon Start Line Parking (Fashion Island Area):
There is limited parking at the marathon and half marathon start area. There will be a participant drop off area on Newport Center Drive adjacent to Fashion Island near the Start Line. 2012 Start Line Parking Lot Maps will be posted here when available. Due to the limited availability of parking at the start and limited shuttle service back to the Start after the event, we encourage you to park at the Finish or be dropped off at the Start.
If you are staying at a host or local hotel, please contact the hotel directly for transportation services they may be providing.
Start Line Location:
Runner Drop-Off Directions:
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The runner drop-off zone will be accessed from Santa Barbara Drive. Vehicles will drive south on Jamboree Road to Santa Barbara West. Left on San Clemente Drive. From here, vehicles will be directed to the designated participant drop of areas on the SE corner of San Clemente Drive and Santa Maria Rd. To exit, proceed East on San Clemente Drive and turn left on Big Canyon Drive. Take Big Canyon North to San Joaquin Hills Road and turn left. 2012 Start Line Map with Participant Drop Off Locations and Directions will be posted here when available.
Start Line Parking Directions:
Please be advised that there is limited parking available near the Start Line and it is advised that all participants park at the OC Fair & Event Center and take the shuttle to the start or be dropped off near the Start Line.