California Classic Half Marathon

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  • Date Sat 25th April 2026
  • Time 6:55AM PDT
  • Location Fresno, California
  • Price $49.45 - $107.75
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the California Classic Half Marathon, taking place on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, in the vibrant city of Fresno! Organized by California Classic Events, this exciting race marks a milestone as it celebrates its 15th year of bringing together runners from all over. Participants can choose from three exhilarating race distances: the scenic Half Marathon, the challenging 10K, or the fun-filled 5K Rock and Run.

The Half Marathon and 10K participants will have the unique opportunity to run through the enchanting Fresno Chaffee Zoo, including captivating sights like Sea Lion Cove, African Adventure, and the New Kingdom of Asia, culminating in a grand finish at Chukchansi Stadium. Whether you're a seasoned runner or new to the sport, this event promises an unforgettable experience filled with camaraderie and community spirit. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this memorable celebration of fitness and fun!

Organiser's Description

JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR 15TH 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 20 POINT RACE IN THE CLASSIC RUNNER OF THE YEAR SERIES!_

Races

  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $6.25 Fee & Gender Specific Tech Shirt

    Sat 25th April 2026 (7:00AM PDT)

    $81.25

    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. $5.65 Fee & Gender Specific Tech Shirt

    Sat 25th April 2026 (7:00AM PDT)

    $70.65

    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. $4.45 Fee & Gender Specific Tech Shirt

    Sat 25th April 2026 (7:05AM PDT)

    $49.45

    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. $5.65 Fee & Gender Specific Tech Shirt

    $70.65

    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. $7.75 Fee

    Sat 25th April 2026 (6:55AM PDT)

    $107.75

    CLOSED

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Location

Chukchansi Park, 1800 Tulare St, Fresno, 93721, CA, United States

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