Two Cities Marathon
About this race
In its 18th year and presented by CalViva Health, 2CM takes place in the central valley of California along the border of Fresno and Clovis. Our events offer scenic and truly flat PR courses for elite and beginners alike. Unique features of our Boston qualifying marathon distance include the Boston Challenge and an exciting Final Mile Competition in the full and half distances.
Join fellow runners on November 6, 2016 for the Two Cities Marathon. It's a fantastic Marathon, Half-Marathon featuring a flat and fast course in Fresno.
Pick your distance
Running
Full Marathon
YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 6, 2016 TO COMPETE IN THE FULL MARATHON. FOR YOUR SAFETY THE TWO CITIES MARATHON AND HALF COURSE WILL BE MARSHALED FOR (6.5) HOURS FROM 6:30 AM UNTIL 1:00 PM. AFTER THIS TIME REMAINING PARTICIPANTS WILL BE DIRECTED TO USE SIDEWALKS AND OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS. HOWEVER, THE FINISH AREA, COMPLETE WITH TIMING MAT, WITH TIMING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 2:00 PM. START TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Fresno Half Marathon Run
You must be 16 years of age on or before November 6, 2016 to compete in the Half Marathon. For your safety the Two Cities Marathon and Half course will be marshaled for (6.5) hours from 6:30 am until 1:00 pm. After this time remaining participants will be directed to use sidewalks and obey all traffic laws. However, the finish area, complete with timing mat, will remain open until 2:00 pm. Start times are subject to change.
Clovis Half Marathon
The Clovis Half Marathon is designed for runners. If you plan on walking, you will need to register for the Fresno Half Marathon.
Fresno Half Marathon Relay
Relay is on the Fresno Half Marathon course only. Grab your friend, co-worker or a family member and create your Team today! -LEG 1: 7.2 miles -LEG 2: 5.9 miles A Relay bus (located at Friant and Audubon) will take the second leg relay member to his/her start point on the course. Bus will remain there to pick up the first relay member and will return directly to the finish area of Woodward Park. Sorry, we cannot make additional stops along the course. Only participants may ride the bus to the drop off points. Relay members should ride the bus to their start point, making it easier for you and your friends. Please arrive at the start of the race to make sure you get on the shuttle in time. The Relay Exchange point is the same as 2015. The turnaround point is at the end of Friant Road. This provides plenty of room for the relay athletes. It also allows the photographer to take First Leg finishing photos! It’s a great spot where your family and friends can join in the fun and celebrate your accomplishments. A Finisher medal and Finisher Shirt will be given out at the Relay Exchange to the runner who has just finished that leg. Our Relay Exchange points are clearly marked. Relay chip timing information will be provided for both runners. The relay course is well-marked with signage that provides directional information specifically for the Relay runners.
Walking
Fresno Half Marathon Walk
You must be 16 years of age on or before November 6, 2016 to compete in the Half Marathon. For your safety the Two Cities Marathon and Half course will be marshaled for (6.5) hours from 6:30 am until 1:00 pm. After this time remaining participants will be directed to use sidewalks and obey all traffic laws. However, the finish area, complete with timing mat, will remain open until 2:00 pm. Start times are subject to change.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Fresno in 2016, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Fresno
Two Cities Marathon takes place in Fresno, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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