OC Marathon draws thousands for scenic route

Each runner had their own pace, their own stride and their own reasons for hitting the pavement.
Thousands of runners joined the OC Marathon, some showing up at dawn to do the full 26.2 miles, others opting for the shorter half marathon.
Olivia Wagner, right, congratulates her friend and co-worker, Jennaca Walsh, after Walsh finishes her first half marathon in just under two hours on Sunday, May 4, 2025 in Costa Mesa. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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