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Janet Natalia Winter

Everything we do, even a gesture as small as a well-timed smile, can have a ripple effect. When we are passionate about what we do, those ripples become waves and can touch everyone around us.

Janet “Natalia” Winter made waves. A passionate runner who embodied our values, Natalia became an integral part of our OC Marathon family. She ran the OC Marathon or Half Marathon every year from 2009 to 2019, including as a pacer. She inspired young kids to run and be fit as a volunteer Coach for Kids Run the OC. She was also a proud OC Marathon ambassador, working tirelessly to encourage people to join the race.

Natalia was a frequent fixture at the OC Marathon office, where she helped with race planning and organizing. Always willing to “pitch in” and help, it was not uncommon to find her in the warehouse counting safety pins or tagging merchandise. Natalia’s dedication to our sport and our community inspired many, and touched us all.

One day after a run, Natalia didn't feel right and went to the doctor. She was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon cancer. Never one to run from a fight, Natalia fought cancer every day with the same resilience and bravery on her first day as on her last. She never gave up. She never stopped living the life that she wanted. She did more, saw more, experienced more, and loved more than most would in twice that time. Natalia truly lived. Natalia passed June 2nd of 2022.

Even before she was running marathons, Natalia was blazing trails She was the first girl in CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) on an all-boys wrestling team at Woodbridge High School. Natalia inspired other girls to believe in themselves and to accomplish more (even if that “more” was wrestling the boys).

Above all, Natalia loved her family. She was a proud mother of two amazing children, Mason Hunter and Madison Faith, and a true companion to her husband, Mitch Winter.

Natalia graduated from Woodbridge High School. A proud Delta Gamma, she earned a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree from Chapman University.

This year, during the 19th annual SDCCU OC Running Festival, a large group of Natalia’s friends and family will be participating in the various weekend events in her honor. In recognition of her years of service to our organization and the OC Marathon Foundation, the OC Marathon is honored to present the 2023 “Making Waves” Award to Janet Natalia Winter.

Past Recipients

Steve and Allison Robert

William "Bill" Scarf

Scott Baugh

Andrea Kooiman

Al and Cindy Stokke

Jean Pasco

Doug Denniston

Tom Wilson

Parking

There is a charge of $1

Pre-paid Race Day parking can also be purchased for $ chasing will make the entry on Sunday much faster. Ra purchased a pre-paid hang tag.

Late Registration

Participants can register online until midnight on Friday, May 5th. After this date, participants must come to the OC Lifestyle & Fitness Expo to register in person. THERE WILL NOT BE REGISTRATION ON SUNDAY FOR THE HALF OR FULL MARATHON.

Packet Pick Up

There will be NO MARATHON OR HALF MARATHON Race Day pick up on Sunday morning! Participants will receive their bib numbers via email prior to the Expo. Once participants have their bib numbers, they will proceed to the corresponding registration table where they will need to provide a valid photo ID. Friends and family of participants may pick up packets for the participant only if they have a copy of the person’s ID printed out.

Technical Shirts And Race Shirts

Technical race shirts are for Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K Participants; sizes are guaranteed to only those who have pre-registered for the event. Race bibs will designate the type of shirt participant is to receive. If you purchased bib shipment, you can pick up your event shirt in the Santa Ana Pavilion after the race.

Pace Teams

The SDCCU OC Marathon will offer pace groups for runners looking to achieve personal goal and Boston qualifying times. Each group will be led by an experienced leader from A Snail's Pace Running Club. Pacers will run at a steady pace to help participants complete the full and half marathon at a particular time. The pace team is free for all registered participants. Look for large pace signs at the Start Line to join your pace group. Half marathon pace times are: and

Marathon pace times are:

Medical Aid Stations

Medical personnel will be available with five medical stations located along the course at miles 7.5, 12, 15.5, 20, 24.5 as well as at the Finish Line. If participants need to drop out of the race for any reason, they are advised to report to the nearest water or medical station on the course and inform them that they will not be completing the race. There will be a SAG Wagon to pick-up “downed” runners and take them to the nearest station for treatment and/or transportation.

Finish Line

All events will finish at the OC Fair & Event Center. After crossing the Finish Line, participants will receive their finisher's medal. As finishers continue through the secure area, runners can re-hydrate with water, Electrolit, and TruMoo Chocolate Milk and refuel with Quantum Energy Bars, bananas and Clementines. Once runners exit this area they will not be allowed to return. There will also be one free Michelob Ultra in the finish festival using the tear off tab on the bib.

Family Reunion And Celebrate Oc Festival

It is recommended that participants discuss a reunion plan with family and friends prior to the race. Refer to the Finish Line Festival map to scout possible meeting locations. Stay and listen to Flashback Heart Attack on the YAAMAVA Main Stage after your run. If you are a Legacy Runner, kick back in the OC Legacy Lounge and if you're running as part of a corporate team, enjoy the OC Corporate Hospitality area.

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The Starting Line

All runners are asked to position themselves at the start according to their estimated finish time for the 5K and for the full and half, in your assigned wave. The waves will be assigned via the participant email sent two days prior to the OC Lifestyle & Fitness Expo. The fastest runners will be assigned the first wave times, followed by progressively slower paced runners. There will be portable restrooms located on Newport Center Dr. near the Start Line.

Parking

Parking will be available at the OC Fair & Event Center. (88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA). We advise to park in Lots A, B or C, all accessed through the Main Gate off of Fair Drive. For ease, purchase Sunday’s $12 pre-paid parking pass while at the Expo! Race Day parking will be $12 if you do not have a pre-paid hang tag. There is ample parking at the Start Line for those who wish to park there. There will be plenty of shuttles back to the Start Line after the race.

Race Results And Challenge Medals

Results will be available at the computer kiosks located in the Santa Ana Pavilion and online by 12:00 pm at ocmarathon.com. Beach Cities Medals, CA Time To Travel medals and Age Division Awards will also be available for pick up in the Santa Ana Pavilion.

Information Tent

Event Photography

A team of race photographers from Marathon-Photos will be at key locations on the course including the Start and Finish to take official race photos and videos. Make sure to attach your race bib in a visible location on your chest area so they can identify your photos and post them for your review. You may have received an email prior to the race to pre-purchase your photos for a large discount. Following the event, you will also receive a link via email so you can directly view your race photos for purchase.

Awards

The top three male and female runners in Full, Half and 5K will receive a special OC Marathon commemorative award. Age group awards will also be given and can be picked up in the Santa Ana Pavilion.

Lost And Found

Items of value that have been turned in will be located at the Volunteer Tent at the OC Fair & Event Center. Unclaimed items will be at the OC Marathon office for one week after the event and then donated to charity. To claim your item, please call 714241-0142 and leave a message with your bib number and the contents of the bag. We will check and get back to you before we donate anything.

Volunteers

Over 1,500 race volunteers come out and support the OC Marathon over the race weekend. Each volunteer will be wearing a bright yellow OC Marathon Volunteer T-shirt. Please feel free to ask them questions regarding the race, but understand they do not work for the OC Marathon and may not have all the answers to your questions. Any specific questions can be emailed to info@ocmarathon.com.

Kia has achieved an outstanding result in this year's World Car Awards, with the Kia EV6 GT being crowned the 2023 World Performance Car.

Announced at an awards ceremony during the New York International Auto Show, the recognition came from a jury of 100 distinguished international automotive journalists representing 32 countries.

Having evaluated a broad range of vehicles from around the world, the judges’ recognition of Kia’s vehicles serves as further validation of the brand’s dedication to producing innovative mobility solutions that benefit society, in line with its ‘Movement That Inspires’ mindset.

Speaking of the award, President and CEO of Kia Corporation Ho Sung Song said: “To be recognized in this way by the World Car Awards’ judges is a tremendous honor. As Kia transforms to become a world-leading sustainable solutions provider, we are leaving no stone unturned to create vehicles which deliver exceptional practicality while also inspiring customers through their ingenuity, technology, and design. This latest prestigious accolade provides further confirmation of the success of our strategy.”

Winning the coveted 2023 World Performance Car, the Kia EV6 GT builds on the exceptional offering of the standard model, which has already been awarded the 2022 Car of the Year and the 2023 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year titles, in addition to other distinguished accolades.

With a combined power output of 430 kW (585 PS), enabling a 3.5-second 0-100km/h acceleration time and a top speed of 260 km/h, the all-electric EV6 GT’s long-range capability, spacious interior, and sophisticated design saw it beat stiff competition from more traditional petrol-powered sports cars.

The design of the EV6 GT is in keeping with Kia’s new brand direction, which emphasizes that movement is at the genesis of human development, enabling people to see new places, build new relationships, and have new experiences. Kia seeks to empower customers to make these connections by providing exciting products, innovative in-car spaces, and convenient services that inspire customers and free time for them to pursue the activities that they enjoy most.

May 6th - RACE DAY SCHEDULE

7:00 am – 12 pm – KROC Expo Open

8:00 am – 12:00 am – KROC Final Mile

2:00 am – 7:00 pm – Celebrate OC Festival

Make sure to join us in the Main Mall either b for Celebrate OC! Kids bands will be starting a we have interactive activities with OC’s favorite sports teams!

Kids Heat Schedule

8:00am: Open Heat #1 (9 & Up)

8:30am: Open Heat #2 (8 & Under)

9:00am: 11 & Up

9:30am: 10 year olds

10:00am: 9 year olds

10:30am: 8 year olds

11:00am: 7 year olds

11:30am: 6 & under

12 Noon: Event Concludes

Join Kids Run

361 USA

A Snail's Pace

Abbot's Butcher

Active Pacific

Ageless Men's Health

Alani Nu

Amino Energy

Balboa Outdoors Professional

Book That Event

Chargel

CHARLEY

Coros

CYCLEBAR

Dreamstyle Remodeling

Electrolit

Epoch Times

FIT4MOM HB/FV Nursing Station

FLEX CBD

Go Guarded

Golden State Challenge Series

HiDow

Hyatt Vacation Club

Hydrate Now

Isha Booth

IV2

John Wayne Grit Series

Kia America

Kaleo Marketing

King of Cracks

Kool 'N Fit

Last Documents Inc

LIEF Running

Long Beach Classic Half & 5K

Long Beach Marathon

Lucky Feet Shoes

Malibu Half Marathon & 5K

MemorialCare

Mercury Event

Nathan Sports

OC Marathon 2024 Re-Registration

Orangetheory Fitness

PRO Compression

Quantum Energy Square

Raising Cane's

Renewal By Andersen

Resort Vacations

Roar Organic

RRCA

San Diego County Credit Untion

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Shoely

Sky Bowl

Sports Basement

Surf City 10

Surf City Marathon presented by 361°

Switch4Good

The Autism Community in Action

The Joint Chiropractic

The San Francisco Marathon

Westcliff Preparatory Academy

Winter Fest OC

Yakult USA

ZEN Balms

ZICO

Location: OC Fair & Event Center 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

The OC 5K Run/Walk offers runners who prefer shorter distances a great way to participate in the OC Running Festival experience. The race starts & finishes at the OC Fair and Event Center and after finishing, runners can enjoy the talent, taste, trends that the best of OC has to offer.