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Event information

OC Marathon

Jan 06, 2008

Where

Newport Beach, CA, United States

Start time

08:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

January 06, 2008 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 08:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. Kassahun Kabiso 02:23:46

2. Charles Kiplagat 02:24:52

3. Deresse Deniboba 02:27:03

Top 3 Women

1. Cheryl Foody 02:38:38

2. Claudia Colita 02:47:10

3. Rebecca Tallam 02:58:46

Top 3 Men

1. Kassahun Kabiso 02:23:46

2. Charles Kiplagat 02:24:52

3. Deresse Deniboba 02:27:03

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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.

General News O. C. Register

Aug 06, 2008

International City Racing Takes Helm Of The OC Marathon

The OC Marathon Board of Directors is excited to announce the hiring of Long Beach-based International City Racing to produce and manage the 2009 Avia OC Marathon, presented by Nutrilite.

General News

Apr 14, 2008

Orange County Marathon Race Director Calls It Quits

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

General News The NEWS

Mar 06, 2008

Mission Viejo woman runs marathon in memory of her parents

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.

General News OC Register

Feb 05, 2008