👍 Run Pick of the Month: Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival

📍 Costa Mesa - Friday, May 1, 2026 - Sunday, May 3, 2026

💸 SAVE 15% On Your Entry. Use Code RUNGUIDES15

😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Coastal route with sweeping ocean views
✅ Multiple distances, 5K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon (walkers welcome)
✅ Net-downhill course ideal for PRs and Boston-qualifying times

Experience the ultimate coastal run at the Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival. This isn't just a race; it’s a scenic tour of Orange County’s most iconic coastal landscapes, designed for runners who crave the salt air and sweeping Pacific horizons.

The signature point-to-point route offers a front-row seat to the best of the California coast. Whether you are tackling the full 26.2 miles or the half marathon, you’ll be treated to sweeping ocean vistas, iconic landmarks and the "Net-Downhill" advantage:

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🏃‍♂️ ActionRun - the Gamified Fitness App

The gamified fitness app that turns running, walking, and casual biking into cinematic audio missions.

📱 Why We Like This App
✅ 70+ immersive, movie-inspired audio stories across action, crime thrillers, and dark comedy, structured like a mission
✅ Run or walk anywhere, anytime with no pre-mapped routes; works outdoors, indoors, or on treadmills
✅ Audio-first experience with optional text cues, so you can stay fully in the story while you move

Designed for people who find traditional workouts boring, it replaces repetitive routines with an immersive, motivating, and entertaining experience instead of just another stats screen. 

Turn your next run into a mission today! 🎧🏃‍♂️

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