California Classic Half Marathon
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Event Overview
The California Classic Half Marathon takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The event is based at Chukchansi Park in Fresno, California.
Distances
The event features several distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10k Run
- Rock and Run 5k (Run/Walk)
- Classic Virtual Run
- Wheelchair Half
Course Details
The Half Marathon and 10k courses include a section that goes through the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Runners pass through the Sea Lion Cove, African Adventure, and New Kingdom of Asia exhibits. The 5k course does not go through the zoo. All events finish at Chukchanski Park.
The 10k is a point-to-point race. On race day, 10k participants are bused from Chukchansi Park to the starting area just outside Fresno Chaffee Zoo. The Half Marathon starts at Chukchansi Park. The Half Marathon is a 20-point race in the CLASSIC Runner of the Year Series.
Amenities and Registration
All in-person participants (Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k) receive chip timing, a finisher medallion, a gender-specific tech shirt, post-race breakfast, free photo downloads, text message results, participant tracking, access to a beer garden (for those 21+), a hot fudge sundae, and a collector pin. Half Marathon participants also have cash awards for overall winners and access to pace leaders.
Packet pickup is available on Friday, April 24 at Fleet Feet Fresno in the Riverview Shopping Center. On race morning, 10k participants who need to pick up their packet must do so at Chukchansi Park before boarding the bus to the start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
