Frequently Asked Questions

  • Sunday, November 1st

    Half/Full- 6:30AM

    10k- 6:45AM

    5k- 6:45AM

  • All start and finish at Clovis Community College, located at Willow Avenue and International Avenue.

    10k runners/walkers, Half Marathoners, Full Marathoners, and spectators will park near Clovis Community College.

    Parking information and navigation instructions will be released closer to race day.

  • Start: Shepard Avenue between Chestnut and Cedar
    Finish: Clovis Community College

    IMPORTANT: ALL 5k Participants MUST park at Clovis West High School(1070 E Teague Ave, Fresno, CA 93720). Shuttles return 5k participants to their vehicles after their race.

  • Clovis West High School. Shuttles will transport 5k participants back to their vehicles after their race.

    Clovis West High School address:

     1070 E Teague Ave, Fresno, CA 93720

  • Yes. Log in to your RunSignUp profile, select "Manage Registration," then choose "Transfer Event." You’ll complete the setup for your new event and receive credit for what you’ve already paid. Transfers are free until October 29. After October 29th, a transfer fee may apply.


    Important: Do not wait until the Expo to complete transfers to avoid delays. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

  • Yes. You may defer your registration to the 2027 Two Cities Marathon if completed by October 2nd at 11:59PM. After October 2nd, a $40 transfer fee will apply until October 20th. Absolutely no deferrals will be accepted after October 20th. Log into your RunSignUp profile, find your event, and select "Manage Registration" to begin the deferral. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

  • Yes. This process is free until October 29th. After October 29th, a fee may apply. Please complete this through your Runsingup profile.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

  • Yes, strollers are allowed but must maintain a 16 minute pace and yield to runners passing(stay to the right). Participants pushing strollers must also NOT loose contact with their stroller(push the stroller ahead) at any point.

    Kids in strollers are not entitled to any SWAG/items that are given out exclusively for participants.

  • Full Marathon: 7 hours
    Half Marathon: 3.5 hours

    All participants must maintain a 16-minute-per-mile pace due to city permits and road reopening policies.

    Any runners/walkers not maintaining the required pace may be asked to abide by normal pedestrian laws and stay on the sidewalks.

  • Yes. Every 2 miles through mile 20, and every mile from mile 21 through 25.

    Electrolyte drinks(brand TBD) will also be supplied at every aid station.

    All water stations are equipped with basic first aid kits and restrooms.

  • Electrolyte drink and nutrition(gels) will be announced at a later date.

  • Day-of Packet Pickup is ONLY available for those who choose "Race Day Packet Pickup" on their registration for an additional fee.

    For Full Marathoners, Half Marathoners, and 10k Runners/Walkers, Race Day packet pickup will begin at 5:30AM inside the festival area at Clovis Community College.

    For 5k participants, race day packet pickup will begin at 5:30AM near the 5k start line on Shepard between Chestnut and Cedar. 5k Participants who pick up their bib on race day, will need to gather their hoodie/shirt at Clovis Community College inside the information tent after they finish their race.

    You can update your add-ons in your RunSignUp profile to include race day pickup.  Click here for more information. 

  • The Health and Fitness Expo

    The Well Community Church – Clovis Campus
    325 Nees Ave, Clovis, CA 93611

    Friday, October 30, 2026 – 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Saturday, October 31, 2026 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM 

  • Pacing is managed by Beast Pacing. Email info@beastpacing.com to apply.

  • Yes! See below:

     https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=m&id=2891

  • What pacing times will be available?

    Full Marathon: 3:00, 3:05, 3:10, 3:20, 3:25, 3:30, 3:35, 3:40, 3:45, 3:50, 3:55, 4:05, 4:20

    Half Marathon: 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30

  • Yes. Awards go to the top 3 finishers in each age group.

    Full/Half Marathon (Male/Female)

    18 and under
    19–24
    25–29
    30–34
    35–39
    40–44
    45–49
    50–54
    55–59
    60–64
    65–69
    70–74
    75–79
    80 and over

    10K/5K (Male/Female)

    10 and under
    11–14
    15–19
    20–24
    25–29
    30–34
    35–39
    40–44
    45–49
    50–54
    55–59
    60–64
    65–69
    70–74
    75–79
    80 and over

    Non-Binary

    Top 3 OA

  • Top 3 M/F in each race will be presented a Championship Belt.