Monique Leon
Recreation Manager
August 19, 2026
1 That the City Council approve of
a new three-year Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) with
the OC Marathon, LLC for the
Corona 5000.
• March 21, 2026
• 2,900+ participants
• Race began at 8:30am
• Full lap of Grand Ave- 3.1 miles
• Health & Fitness Expo
• Custom T-Shirts
• Finisher’s Medal
• Finish Line Celebration
2 Event Updates:
• New Date: February 27, 2027
• 3,000+ participants
• Kids Race
• Event ends at 11am
• CNUSD Boxcar Race Friday
Event Elements:
• Race to begin at 8:30am
• Custom Shirts
• Health and Wellness Expo
• Finish Line Celebration
3 • Same Traffic Plan as 2026
• Traffic to move freely in the circle
• 8:00am-9:15am vehicles will be
directed to the 91 freeway
• After the race passes N. Main it
will be open to cross traffic.
Quadrants on Grand Blvd
will reopen in phases
• Emergency traffic to access the
interior of Grand via N. Main, E.
Sixth, or S. Main during the race
Officers have authority to
hold runners/walkers to
allow emergency vehicles to
cross Grand Blvd.
4 OC Marathon to Provide:
1. Secure permits and approvals for 5K route
2. Work with traffic control and City to
implement traffic plans
3. Coordinate with Police and Emergency
Services
4. Event marketing & promotions
5. Event registrations
6. Resident and business notifications
7. Medals, shirts, race bibs
8. All vendors, staffing, and volunteers
needed for a successful race
5 City of Corona to Provide:
1. Facility and event permits
2. Police and public safety
3. Traffic control plan review
4. Public Parking
5. Shuttle Services
6. Posting of early “No Parking” signs
(72 hours)
7. Road closure equipment/assistance
(CMS signage, 6th St. closure)
8. Cross marketing on City channels
9. Assist with Cal Trans Permitting
10.Post event celebration ( HCC lawn)
6 • NEW 3
-year term
• To secure events in 2027,
2028 & 2029
• NEW Registration Revenue Split: • 2027: 5% to the City • 2028: 7.5% to the City • 2029: 10% to the City • Sponsorships revenue share: • 25% for sponsors and vendors
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That the City Council approve a
new three-year Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) with
the OC Marathon, LLC for the
Corona 5000.
City of Corona
Questions?
Monique Leon
Recreation Services Manager
[email protected]
951-773-1833
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