California Classic Half Marathon
- Date Sat 12th April 2025
- Time 6:55AM EST
- Location Fresno, California
- Price $44.15 - $102.45
- Races 5 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the California Classic Half Marathon, taking place on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, in the vibrant city of Fresno! This exciting event celebrates its 14th year and features an exhilarating half marathon, a 10K, and a fun-filled 5K run. Participants will have the unique opportunity to race through the enchanting Fresno Chaffee Zoo, including the captivating Sea Lion Cove, African Adventure, and the breathtaking New Kingdom of Asia, before crossing the finish line at the iconic Chukchansi Stadium.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the California Classic offers something for everyone. The half marathon is a prestigious 30-point race in the Cal Classic Runner of the Year Series, making it a must-do for competitive racers. If you're looking for a shorter distance, the Rock and Run 5K promises all the excitement without the zoo route. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event in Fresno – it's a perfect way to celebrate fitness, community, and fun!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the California Classic offers something for everyone. The half marathon is a prestigious 30-point race in the Cal Classic Runner of the Year Series, making it a must-do for competitive racers. If you're looking for a shorter distance, the Rock and Run 5K promises all the excitement without the zoo route. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event in Fresno – it's a perfect way to celebrate fitness, community, and fun!
Organiser's Description
PLEASE NOTE:
RACE REGISTRATION HAS BEEN HALTED DUE TO VENUE CONFLICT WITH CHUKCHANSI PARK. WE WILL ANNOUNCE NEW EVENT DATE SOON. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL TO CONTINUE WITH NEW DATE OR RECEIVE FULL REFUND.
JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR 14TH YEAR WHEN WE HOST RUNNERS IN OUR HALF MARATHON, 10K AND 5K RUN AS HALF AND 10K PARTICIPANTS RUN THROUGH SEA LION COVE, AFRICAN ADVENTURE AND NEW KINGDOM OF ASIA AT FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO, WITH A GRAND FINISH AT CHUKCHANSI STADIUM. OR CHOOSE OUR ROCK AND RUN 5K, IT DOESN'T GO THROUGH THE ZOO, BUT HAS ALL OF THE OTHER BENEFITS OF THE HALF MARATHON.
_THE HALF MARATHON IS A 30 POINT RACE IN THE CAL CLASSIC RUNNER OF THE YEAR SERIES!_
RACE REGISTRATION HAS BEEN HALTED DUE TO VENUE CONFLICT WITH CHUKCHANSI PARK. WE WILL ANNOUNCE NEW EVENT DATE SOON. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL TO CONTINUE WITH NEW DATE OR RECEIVE FULL REFUND.
JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR 14TH YEAR WHEN WE HOST RUNNERS IN OUR HALF MARATHON, 10K AND 5K RUN AS HALF AND 10K PARTICIPANTS RUN THROUGH SEA LION COVE, AFRICAN ADVENTURE AND NEW KINGDOM OF ASIA AT FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO, WITH A GRAND FINISH AT CHUKCHANSI STADIUM. OR CHOOSE OUR ROCK AND RUN 5K, IT DOESN'T GO THROUGH THE ZOO, BUT HAS ALL OF THE OTHER BENEFITS OF THE HALF MARATHON.
_THE HALF MARATHON IS A 30 POINT RACE IN THE CAL CLASSIC RUNNER OF THE YEAR SERIES!_
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $5.95 Fee & Gender Specific Tech Shirt
Sat 12th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$75.95
This event starts at Chukchansi Park and does go through the Zoo and then finishes along home plate inside of Chukchansi Stadium. -
10k Run
Incl. $5.35 Fee & Gender Specific Tech Shirt
Sat 12th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$65.35
This event does go through the Zoo and Finishes along home plate inside of Chukchansi Stadium. Participants will be shuttled from Chukchansi Park to the 10k Start line inside of Roeding Park. 10k finisher's will receive ALL the amenities that our half marathon participants receive including our custom finisher's medallion. -
Rock and Run 5k
Incl. $4.15 Fee & Gender Specific Tech Shirt
Sat 12th April 2025 (7:05AM EDT)
$44.15
Family event - Running or Walking through Downtown Fresno. This event does not go through the Zoo but does Finish along home plate inside of Chukchansi Park. 5k finisher's will receive ALL the amenities that our half marathon participants receive including our custom finisher's medallion. -
Classic Virtual - Run
Incl. $5.05 Fee & Gender Specific Tech Shirt
$60.05
Virtual runs are events that you do on your own schedule and your own course. You will not be eligible for any awards. Your results are not official and are not posted. Your event shirt and finisher's medal will be mailed to you automatically within 2 weeks after the event. -
Wheelchair Half
Incl. $7.45 Fee
Sat 12th April 2025 (6:55AM EDT)
$102.45
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