California Classic Half Marathon
Race Date
Apr 25, 2026
Location
Fresno, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Location
- Fresno, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6.2 Miles, 5K, Classic Virtual - Run, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 15,145
The Experience
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!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
Gender Specific Tech Shirt
Start Location
Chukchansi Park, Fresno, CA, 93721
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout7314 years running
~873 finishers a year
shrinking
25% returning runners
7 timing sources · 9 photos
runners from 8 states
winner 1:10:42
typical high 78°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
53°
Afternoon (High)
78°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
50%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 15,145 finishers actually crossed the line across 14 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
15,145
Median time
2:09:54
Latest turnout
873
States
37
Turnout by year
2017–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the California Classic Half Marathon?
The California Classic Half Marathon is held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the California Classic Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Fresno, California.
What distances does the California Classic Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6.2 Miles, 5K, Classic Virtual - Run, 13.1 Miles.
Is the California Classic Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The California Classic Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the California Classic Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 15,145 runners who have completed the California Classic Half Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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