2026 Two Cities Marathon Event Guide
Welcome to the 2026 Two Cities Marathon & Half! This guide contains everything you need to know to have a smooth and successful race weekend. Please read carefully and share with your friends, family, and spectators who will be joining you.
RACE DATE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1st 2026
Important Locations
Clovis Community College(10k, Half, Full Start/Finish, 5k Finish):
10309 N Willow Ave Fresno, CA 93730
**Clovis West High School(5k Parking Lot): **
1070 E Teague Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
The Well Community Church(Iron Office Health and Fitness Expo):
325 Nees Ave. Clovis, CA 93611 US
Important Dates/Times
NOTE: IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 1 HOUR BEFORE THEIR START TIME ON RACE DAY!
Iron Office Health and Fitness Expo:
Friday 10/30: 2PM-6PM and Saturday 10/31 9AM-2PM
Full Marathon Start
Sunday 11/1: 6:30AM
JD Food Half Marathon Start
Sunday 11/1: 6:30AM
Kaiser Permanente 10k Run/Walk Start
Sunday 11/1 6:45AM
Kaiser Permanente 5k Gavin Gladding Run/Walk Start
Sunday 11/1 6:45AM @ Shepherd/Milbrook
New For 2026:
1. Due to construction, the start/finish layout at Clovis Community College has changed to the East Side of the parking lots. Please review the updated traffic/parking plans inside of the “Quick Links” maps below.
2. Chestnut Ave will be open until 6:15AM on race morning to get to Clovis Community College. This route will be the recommended route for VIP participants getting to the VIP Parking Lot off of Behymer. NOTE: All 5k Participants MUST park at Clovis West High School on race morning.
Quick Links:
RUNNER CHECKLIST
Allow extra time for traffic and parking closures. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT PARTICIPANTS ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 1 HOUR BEFORE THEIR DESIGNATED START TIMES ON RACE MORNING!
Set your CLOCKS BACK AN HOUR FOR DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME!
Bring Registration QR Code to packet pickup (emailed to you before the event).
Bring you Race bib and safety pins on race morning.
Leave your furry friend(dogs) at home. Although we love our furry friends, they are not allowed on the courses or around the finish area.
Bring your drawstring bag provided at packet pickup on race day (for bag drop).
Bring your Personal nutrition (if desired) and plan your hydration plan.
Pre-planned parking location: 5K – Park at Clovis West High School; walk to Shepherd/Millbrook start; shuttle back after. 10K/Half/Full – Park at Clovis Community College
NOTE: SHUTTLES ARE ONLY FOR 5k RUNNERS RETURNING TO THEIR VEHICLES AFTER THE EVENT. THERE ARE NO PRE-RACE SHUTTLES.
Confirm start time.
Study your race course.
Identify a post-race meeting spot outside the finish chute or inside the finish village.
Bring photo ID and get your ID check wristband to the expo or on race day if you plan to consume alcohol in the festival.
Course Information
Quick course notes:
-All Water Stations will be stocked with Precision PH1000 Electrolyte Drink(first tables) and Water(second tables). They will also have access to basic medical kits/supplies.
-If you decide to drop out of the race at any point, please tell a volunteer at one of the aid stations so that transportation can be facilitated to the finish line area.
-An assortment of PF 30 Gels, PF 30 Caffeine Gels and PF 30 Chews will be offered at Water Station 3(~Mile 6.7 for the Half Marathon, ~Mile 8.7 for the Full Marathon) and Water Station 11(~Mile 19.9 for the Full Marathon).
-Only registered participants with bibs will be allowed on the race course.
-Strollers are allowed on the courses. Please be kind and courteous and be aware of other runners on the course.
-No dogs are allowed on the race course.
IRON OFFICE HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO
Location: The Well Community Church: Clovis Campus(325 Nees Ave, Clovis, CA 93611)
Friday, October 30th– 2 PM to 6 PM
Saturday, October 31st – 9 AM to 2 PM
Bib pickup and participant shirt/hoodie pickup happens here!
Come join over 20 vendors as we kick off Two Cities weekend with an exciting Health and Fitness expo with over 20 vendors.
Festival Food Passes purchased online can be picked up at packet pickup or at the Information Tent on race day.
Reminders for Packet Pickup
Participants Must pick up their bib/SWAG at The Iron Office Health and Fitness Expo. Only those who chose day-of pickup will be able to pick up their bibs on race morning.
For 10k, Half, and Full Marathoners, day-of packet pickup will be under the information tent inside the festival area at Clovis Community College starting at 5:30AM.
For 5k Runners, day-of packet pickup will take place near the 5k start line on Shepherd/Willow.
Bring your QR code and have it readily availible when you arrive. Each participant will have their own unique QR code emailed to them.
You may pick up a friend/family member's packet if you have their QR code, which will be emailed in the weeks before the event.
Event Day Details
BEE SWEET CITRUS FINISH FESTIVAL & MICHELOB ULTRA BEER GARDEN
All spectators are welcome inside the Finish Festival area at no cost.
Only runners with bibs and festival pass holders will be served food or drinks.
Festival passes purchased in advance can be picked up at packet pickup or at the Information Tent on race day.
Beer provided by Michelob Ultra.
5k Parking & Shuttle Information
Required to park at Clovis West High School (Teague & Millbrook). THERE IS NO 5k PARKING AT CLOVIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE!
Participants will walk to the start line on Shepherd between Millbrook & Cedar.
5k Participants will be shuttled back to Clovis West after the event. Shuttles run continuously from 7:30AM-12PM from Clovis Community College back to Clovis West High School. SHUTTLES ARE FOR 5k RUNNERS RETURNING TO THEIR VEHICLES ONLY.
SEE PARKING AND TRAFFIC MAPS INSIDE THE LINKS ABOVE
FINISH CHUTE RULES
Finishers must not stop inside the finish chute unless for medical reasons.
You may not wait for friends or family inside the chute.
Friends & family are not allowed inside the start or finish chute areas and must remain outside from 5:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
BOSTON CHALLENGE
Presented by Sierra Pacific Orthopedics – marathon finishers achieving a Boston Qualifying time will receive the Boston Qualified Award. These awards will be available at the Awards Tent right after you finish.
DROP BAGS
10K, Half & Full Marathon: Bag drop is located at the inside the Finisher Village
5K Bag drop is located near the 5K start line on Shepherd near Millbrook.
All 5K bags will be transported to Clovis Community College for pickup after the race inside the Information Tent.
Use the drawstring bag provided at packet pickup — personal bags will not be accepted.
Remove the tear tag with your bib number and loop it through the bag handles before drop-off.
Do not leave valuables in your bag — Two Cities Marathon is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
After finishing, retrieve your bag by showing your bib number to the volunteers.
10k, Half and Full Participants (Parking Information)
General Parking: Clovis Community College (access off International Avenue or Chestnut).
VIP Parking: VIP participants must use the VIP Entrance off of Behymer. (SEE PARKING AND TRAFFIC MAPS INSIDE THE LINKS ABOVE)
Awards
Top 3 Overall Awards(M/F) for each race will be presented on the Michelob Ultra Stage:
5K – 8:00 AM
10K – 8:15 AM
Half – 9:15 AM
Full – 10:00 AM
Age Group Awards: May be picked up at the Information/Awards Tent after these times.
FINAL MILE CHALLENGE
The Final Mile Challenge presented by Sierra Heart & Vascular Institute will be available for pickup under the Awards Tent starting at 10AM for the Half Marathon and 11AM for the Full Marathon.
