California Classic Half Marathon
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California Classic Half Marathon
The California Classic Half Marathon takes place on April 25, 2026 in Fresno, California. The event marks the race's 15th year and finishes at Chukchansi Park, 1800 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721. The weekend includes several event options and a virtual race entry.
- Half Marathon
- 10k Run
- Rock and Run 5k
- Classic Virtual - Run
- Wheelchair Half
Course and logistics
The Half Marathon and 10k run through sections of Fresno Chaffee Zoo, including Sea Lion Cove, African Adventure and New Kingdom of Asia. The 10k is described as a point-to-point 6.2 mile course that starts outside Chaffee Zoo, travels through the zoo and continues through Downtown Fresno to the finish at Chukchansi Park. The Rock and Run 5k does not run through the zoo. 10k runners are transported by bus from Chukchansi Park to the zoo for the start.
Packet pickup is scheduled for April 24 at Fleet Feet Fresno, Riverview Shopping Center, 9447 N Fort Washington Rd, Fresno, CA 93630.
Amenities
Participants in the Half Marathon, 10k and 5k receive chip timing, a finisher medallion, a gender-specific technical shirt, breakfast, free photo downloads, text results, participant tracking, and a collector pin. Additional listed amenities include pacers for Half Marathon runners, cash awards for overall Half results, a beer garden for 21 and over, a hot fudge sundae, and free photo downloads. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
