| News From: Sunday, May 5, 2013 |
| | OC Marathon |
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Havel, O'Donnel Win OC Marathon
(Daily Pilot)
Kevin Havel won the OC Marathon with a time of 2 hours 23 minutes and 34 seconds.
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OC Marathon Events Puts Focus on Others
(OC Register)
Kevin Havel won the 2013 OC Marathon with a time of 2 hours 23 minutes and 34 seconds.
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| News From: Thursday, May 2, 2013 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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OC Marathon Will Take Place Sunday; CdM Residents to Face Street Closures, Parking Restrictions
(Corona Del Mar Today)
The OC Marathon will kick off this Sunday and traffic is expected to be closed off in areas around town as early as 5 am.
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| News From: Thursday, March 28, 2013 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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OC Marathon on Track for Record 20,000 Participants
(Sacramento Bee)
The ninth annual OC Marathon is on track to host a record twenty-thousand runners for the Sunday May 5 race. A record number that is more than three-thousand higher than last year's registration tally.
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| News From: Monday, May 7, 2012 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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OC Marathon Winners Successfully Defend Their Titles
(Los Angeles Times)
Peter Omae Ayieni won the OC marathon with a time of 2 hours 31 minutes and 18 seconds
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| News From: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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OC Marathon To Bring Racers, Road Closures To Corona Del Mar On Sunday
(Corona del Mar Today)
Street closures and parking restrictions will be in store for residents of the Corona del Mar area this weekend as more than twelve-thousand runners descend upon the city for the OC Marathon events
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| News From: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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OC Marathon On Pace For Record Entries
(Health Care Global)
The OC Marathon is expecting to top the record of fifteen-thousand runners from 2011 with it's current registrations running thirty-percent ahead of last year at this same time.
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| News From: Thursday, October 27, 2011 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Should The Orange County Marathon Have To Open It's Books?
(Voice of OC)
There is a battle in Orange County and this one does not involve choppers. The OC Fair Board is brewing over opening the books of the now for-profit OC Marathon to include financial records and charitable contributions.
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| News From: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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OC Marathon Make Changes For Next Year
(Orange County Register)
Organizers of the OC Marathon plant to make the 2012 race course easier to navigate by adjusting the course and adding more course marshalls and markers.
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| News From: Tuesday, May 3, 2011 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Southern California Runner Wins OC Marathon
(Daily Breeze)
Peter Omae Ayieni won the seventh annual OC Marathon on Sunday with a time of 2 hours 22 minutes and 45 seconds
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| News From: Sunday, May 1, 2011 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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OC Marathon Winner Adopts Family's Cause
(Orange County Register)
Peter Omae won the OC Marathon with a time of 2 hours 22 minutes and 44 seconds
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| News From: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Openings Available For OC Marathon
(Daily Pilot)
The OC Marathon has just 200 slots remaining for this Sunday's Marathon with online registration closing Wednesday night.
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| News From: Sunday, April 24, 2011 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Only 200 Spots Left In The OC Marathon
(OC Register)
As one of the most scenic marathons in the country, the OC Marathon is down to 200 slots for the 26.2 mile race.
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| News From: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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California Beach Cities Challenge To Debut At OC Marathon
(PR Newswire)
The OC Marathon kicks off on May 1 and will launch the all new California Beach Cities Challenge.
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| News From: Sunday, March 20, 2011 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Council Approves Street Closures For O.C. Marathon
(Daily Pilot)
The O.C. Marathon will be held on May 1 and the city council of Costa Mesa has approved the course and street closures for the race.
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| News From: Wednesday, March 9, 2011 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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OC Marathon Course Changed To Protect Endangered Birds
(Daily Pilot)
The OC Marathon course will not utilize Back Bay Drive for the marathon so that the Light-Footed Clapper Rail and the California Gnatcatcher will not be disturbed.
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| News From: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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OC Marathon Ramps Up For 2011: Overall Entries Up 50 Percent While 'Kids Run The OC Program' On Pace For 50-Plus Schools And 3000 Kids
(PR Newswire)
The OC Marathon generated over 20 million dollars in economic impact for Orange County in 2010 and registration for the 2011 event is soaring.
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| News From: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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O.C.Marathon Could Ruffle A Few Endangered Feathers
(Los Angeles Times)
City officials from Newport Beach are trying to reach an agreement to keep the course of the marathon in May which could disrupt the breeding season of an endangered bird.
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| News From: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Runner, 46, Dies In OC Marathon
(San Gabriel Valley Tribune)
A forty-six year-old man died after completing the OC half-marathon. Geoffrey Jonathon Chao passed away about and hour after collapsing at the finish line of the 13.1 mile race.
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| News From: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Nearly 1,500 Race On Scenic OC Marathon Course
(Orange County Local News Network)
James Krawczyk, 26, took home top honors in the OC Marathon with a time of two hours, 27 minutes, 50 seconds. Maika Nelson of Anaheim won the sixth annual OC women's Marathon.
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| News From: Sunday, May 2, 2010 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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13,000 Take On O.C. Marathon Challenge
(The Orange County Register)
James Krawczyk II, 26, a substitute teacher running his first marathon, took first place with a time of 2:27:48. Maika Nelson, 29, of Anaheim took first place in the women's marathon, with a time of 2:56:06, 25 minutes better than her personal best.
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New Marathon Course Gets Credit For OC Marathon's Growth
(Orange County Local News Network)
More than eighteen-hundred runners are expected for the OC Marathon which is a growth of about two-hundred over last year. A new course which features more beach views is being given credit for the increase.
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| News From: Friday, April 30, 2010 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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13,500 Plus To Run In OC Marathon Events
(The Orange County Register)
The OC Marathon and surrounding events will provide runners with scenic views of the Pacific Ocean and the Black Bay. More than thirteen thousand participants are expected for the weekend running events.
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| News From: Monday, January 4, 2010 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Runner Get Ready For OC Marathon
(Daily Pilot)
Novice to expert runners begin meeting at Upper Newport Bay to start training for the OC Marathon. The twenty-one week program will include nutrition and training seminars.
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| News From: Sunday, May 3, 2009 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Runners push to the limit at O.C. Marathon
(OC Register)
Eulogio Rodriguez won the overall title at the OC Marathon with a winning time of 2 hours 26 minutes and 30 seconds. Rodrigues developed leg cramps and slowed late in the race with challenging conditions.
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| News From: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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New O.C. Marathon route makes more sense
(O. C. Register)
Scott Baugh, chairman of the O.C. Marathon, is nearly complete with his deal for the new course for the marathon. More coast line views and a flatter course are the goals. Baugh hopes to make O.C. a destination marathon and show off more towns along the route. The date has also been moved from January to May 3 for the 2009 edition of the 26.2 mile race.
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| News From: Thursday, March 6, 2008 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Orange County Marathon Race Director Calls It Quits
(The NEWS)
Bill "The Coach" Sumner has announced his resignation as race director for the OC Marathon. He compared his successful venture with the OC Marathon to that of an elected official. He will continue as his corl in the Cal Coast Track Club and as the beloved cross country and track coach at Corona del Mar High School
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| News From: Wednesday, February 6, 2008 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Mission Viejo woman runs marathon in memory of her parents
(OC Register)
Beth Moyer Kelly has tested her physical limits in several half marathons. On January 6th she ran the OC Marathon in honor of her parents who passed away last April. Her mental limits had been tested for well over 6 months and the marathon race and the long training runs have been therapy for her.
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| News From: Monday, January 7, 2008 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Marathons can cure
(OC Redister)
25% of the OC Marathoners were running their first marathon. For many including Gayle Miller the marathon can be about running, walking, or just celebrating life.
After 3 years of rehabilitation, Gayle finished the marathon.
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| News From: Sunday, January 6, 2008 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Kabiso and Foody take O.C. Marathon honors
(OC Register)
Kassahun Kabiso of Ethiopia edged out defending champion Christian Hesch of Morro Bay, CA at mile eighteen to win the OC Marathon in a time of 2:23.46. Charles Kiplagat finished second and Deresse Deniboba was third. In the women's race Cheryl Foody of Aliso Viejo won setting a course record by eight minutes with a time of 2:38:38.
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| News From: Thursday, January 3, 2008 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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13,000 runners expected at OC Marathon
(OC Register)
Orange County Marathon expects more than 13,000 runners to participate in the marathon, half-marathon, a 5K race and a kids' run. Rain is expected this weekend, but will have little effect on the marathon.
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Surviving and enjoying the OC Marathon
(OC Register)
The 4th annual OC Marathon kicks off this Sunday and people should be prepared for the course, the crowds, and the congestion. David Whitting guides readers to the inside details of the marathon.
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| News From: Monday, December 31, 2007 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Coach trains youths for the marathon of life
(Orange County Register)
Tom Erikson was inspired to run his first marathon by Robert, a 17-year-old Mexican boy sentenced for assault at the Youth Center at which he worked. Robert expressed interest in running the Los Angeles Marathon and Erikson agreed if three conditions were met. Robert complied and the two ran the Los Angelese Marathon together. Erickson has instituted physical fitness and running programs for youngsters at the Orange County Probation Department's Youth Guidance Center in Santa Ana.
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| News From: Sunday, October 7, 2007 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Volunteers Sought For Upcoming OC Marathon
(Daily Pilot)
Organizers are expecting 12,000 participants for the upcoming Orange County Marathon, and a race that large requires a hefty number of volunteers.
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| News From: Tuesday, January 9, 2007 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Runner dies after OC Marathon
(Orange County Register)
A runner died after completing the OC Marathon in 4:00:31. Larry Altneu, 45, had trained well for the marathon, but collapsed immediately after completing the course.
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| News From: Monday, January 8, 2007 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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OC Marathon is 26.2 miles of smiles
(Daily Pilot)
In its third year, the OC marathon drew 13,000 runners from 47 states and nine countries, and raised nearly $800,000 for numerous children's charities.
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Personal Triumphs At O.C. Marathon
(OC Register)
Three local residents a grieving father, an inspirational pace runner and a cancer survivor with a prosthetic leg shared their reasons for running.
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| News From: Sunday, January 7, 2007 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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12,000 Runners Expected At Sunday's O.C. Marathon
(CBS2)
Highlights of the race
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| News From: Tuesday, January 2, 2007 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Kids Get On Track For The O.C. Marathon
(Daily Pilot)
32 students earned medals for running the distance in this year's marathon, Daruty has a set goal for next month: 100 finishers.
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| News From: Tuesday, August 1, 2006 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Training/ Health |
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OC Marathon Training Program Begins In August
(Competitor)
Information on the training program
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| News From: Monday, January 9, 2006 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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OC Marathon: Hitting the Road
(OC Register)
Some 12,000 runners and walkers wound their way through the streets of Newport Beach and Irvine on Sunday for the second annual OC Marathon. Participation was up 20 percent over the inaugural event.
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Running With a Purpose at OC Marathon
(OC Register)
Article on father and daughter who participated in the segment of the OC Marathon that would benefit Ronald McDonald House.
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| News From: Friday, January 6, 2006 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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OC Marathon: Going the distance
(OC Register)
The second annual OC Marathon expects some 15,000 runners for this year's event.
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| News From: Friday, January 14, 2005 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Running in the Rain at the Orange County Marathon
(Competitor)
Description and comments on the race
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| News From: Wednesday, December 1, 2004 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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OC Marathon's PacifiCare Student Diversity Team to Promote Better Health Among Diverse Communities
(Hispanic Business)
Committed to promoting better health within the diverse communities it serves, PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. is sponsoring students to run the marathon's 5K and Half-Marathon races. Students will also participate in marathon-related events including the Health, Nutrition & Fitness Expo. Students were chosen based on their diverse backgrounds and their athletic and academic abilities. Some race details given.
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| News From: Wednesday, April 7, 2004 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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Orange County will stage its own marathon Dec. 5.
(SFGate.com)
The 26.2-mile course will begin at Fashion Island in Newport Beach and wind its way through Irvine to the Spectrum and return to the Newport Dunes via the Back Bay.
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| News From: Wednesday, January 8, 2003 |
| | OC Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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A Second Marathon is His Goal for Orange County
(The Orange County Register)
Runner and former financier, Steve Robinson, has tentatively schedule a Marathon for December 7th, 2003. Robinson has single-handedly planned this new race to start at the Orange County Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa, through Newport Beach, Tustin, Irvine, Santa Ana and Garden Grove, finishing at Edison Field. He thought Orange County could use yet another, so he made one, and he's calling it the Orange County California Marathon.
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