

Clarksburg Country Run
Clarksburg Country Run: a flat, fast small-town half-marathon with 59 years of tradition.
Race Date
Nov 1, 2026
Location
Clarksburg, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Location
- Clarksburg, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 18.6 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 0.5 Miles, 1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
For nearly six decades, the Clarksburg Country Run has drawn runners away from city stress into the tranquil Delta farmlands. This flat, USATF-certified course—essentially zero elevation gain—is a PR magnet, and the ~357 finishers in recent years include many who return (about 27% are repeat runners). The route loops through quiet roads, past orchards and old barns, with a simple, unhurried charm.
The morning starts cool and calm, with a small-town volunteer crew handling packet pickup and bibs. The course is open and exposed, so the mild November weather (mid-40s to low 70s) is a boon. There’s no massive crowd, but the aid stations and cheerful locals offer genuine encouragement. The fast times—typical winning half-marathon time around 1:04:42—reflect the speed-friendly profile.
Cross the line and you’re greeted with a finisher medal, a long-sleeve shirt, and a hearty post-race meal plus a beer sample (new this year). The after-party is low-key, with runners lingering in the picnic area, swapping stories. It’s a hidden gem for those who love authentic, community-run events—and a perfect setting for a personal best.
Race-provided description
Please join us for the 60th Annual Clarksburg Country Run. Break away from the city and enjoy some small town hospitality. This event offers a variety of race distances and you can enjoy a complimentary meal after the race. To celebrate our 60th event, all finishers will receive a belt-buckle style medal that celebrates sixty years of the event and running through the agricultural lands of Clarksburg. 5K, 10K, Half, and 30K entries will receive a post-race beer sample, plus a choice regarding their t-shirt type: choose from either a DryBlend long sleeve shirt (available in unisex sizes; Adult S-3X, Youth S-XL) or a 100% polyester long sleeve shirt (Additional $7 fee for 100% polyester) (Available in sizes XXS-2X). Don't want a t-shirt? Opt-out and save $5.00. 5K, 10K, Half, and 30K entries also include a bib/timing, finisher medal, eligibility for awards, and post-race meal. The Kids Fun Run is non-competitive and not timed, and all entrants will receive a bib, finisher medal and post-race meal. Add on a long sleeve DryBlend t-shirt for $8.00. Packet Pick Up Race packets (bib and shirt) can be picked up before the race on Saturday, October 31 - time and place TBA. On race day, Sunday November 1, 2026, bibs can be picked up at the race site beginning at 6:30 am. In person registration also available during this time. Arrive one hour before your race start if picking up on event morning. Refund and Transfer Policy All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable to another event or another athlete; event happens rain or shine. Race insurance is available to participants but is not required. We reserve the right to cancel, delay or postpone the event due to Acts of God or other local emergencies which would threaten the safety and health of participants, spectators, volunteers, or officials. No refunds, deferrals, or transfers to someone else in the case of injury, change of plans, etc. Start Times 30K - 8:00 a.m. Kids Runs - 8:10 a.m. Half Marathon - 8:30 a.m. 5K/10K - 8:45 a.m. Please Note: The Clarksburg Country Run course cut-off time is 12:30 p.m. Early starts are not available. Results and Awards Results will be available on the internet during the event at results.changeofpace.com - select the Clarksburg Country Run. At the race, QR codes will be posted around the venue, and with any smartphone you can use the camera app to scan the code (simply hold the phone over the code as if you were going to take a picture of it), which will open your mobile browser on the event results page. Awards will be available for pick up on site. If you are an age group contender, please stick around to pick up your award. They will not be mailed. The 30K, 10K and 5K will be scored based on Net time. The Half Marathon, since it is the PAUSATF Half Marathon Championship, will be scored by the Pacific Association based on Gun time, although net time will be reported.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Start Location
52810 Netherlands Road, Clarksburg, CA, 95612
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Small Town, Rural
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+0.04 m
Separation
0.1%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
CA22030TEB · 2022 Clarksburg Country Run Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8019 years running
~294 finishers a year
growing or steady
27% returning runners
USATF certified · 6 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 1:04:42
typical high 70°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
49°
Afternoon (High)
69°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Clarksburg Country Run?
The Clarksburg Country Run is held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Clarksburg Country Run take place?
It takes place in Clarksburg, California.
What distances does the Clarksburg Country Run offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 18.6 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 0.5 Miles, 1 Miles.
Is the Clarksburg Country Run course flat and good for a PR?
The Clarksburg Country Run is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
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