California Classic Half Marathon
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California Classic Half Marathon - April 25, 2026
The California Classic Weekend in Fresno, California includes a Half Marathon, a 10k run, a Rock and Run 5k, and a Classic Virtual Run. The event marks the 15th year of the race and the Half Marathon is a 20-point race in the CLASSIC Runner of the Year Series. The finish area is at Chukchansi Park / Chukchansi Stadium, 1800 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721.
Distances
- Half Marathon
- 10k Run (6.2 miles)
- Rock and Run 5k
- Classic Virtual - Run
Course, amenities and logistics
The Half Marathon and 10k run pass through Fresno Chaffee Zoo, including Sea Lion Cove, African Adventure and New Kingdom of Asia, with a finish at Chukchansi Park. The 10k is a point-to-point course that starts near the zoo and continues through the zoo and downtown Fresno to the finish. The 5k does not run through the zoo but receives the same participant amenities.
Amenities for Half, 10k and 5k participants include chip timing, a finisher medallion, gender-specific tech shirt, breakfast, free photo downloads, text results, participant tracking, pacers for the Half, cash awards for overall Half, a beer garden for 21 and over, a hot fudge sundae and a collector pin.
Packet pickup is April 24 at Fleet Feet Fresno, Riverview Shopping Center, 9447 N Fort Washington Rd, Fresno, CA 93630, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. 10k runners should note there is no packet pickup at the zoo; morning-of pickup must be done at Chukchansi Park before bus transport to the 10k start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
