Modesto Marathon
Race Date
Apr 4, 2027
Location
Modesto, CA
The Experience
2026 here we come! The Grafitti Classic Car theme will be back again with more cars and more entertainment. Visit our website for event details. Our Cause Proceeds benefit the Teens Run Modesto program, which challenges area youth, especially those at-risk, to experience the benefits of goal-setting, character development, adult mentoring, and improved physical fitness through a structured training program culminating in the running and completion of the Modesto Marathon.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, April 4, 2027
Start Time
7:00 AM
Start Location
M St. and 11th St., Modesto, CA, 95354
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.7%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
CA23020DT · Modesto Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8114 years running
~636 finishers a year
growing or steady
24% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 1:13:02
typical high 70°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
46°
Afternoon (High)
70°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
60%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 13,400 finishers actually crossed the line across 14 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
13,400
Median time
2:16:53
Latest turnout
701
States
13
Turnout by year
2016–2025
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