Two Cities Marathon

Two Cities Marathon runs through Fresno and Clovis, in California's Central Valley, on November 1, 2026. The full marathon (26.2 miles) and the half marathon (13.1 miles) both start at 6:30 a.m., with the 10K run/walk and the Gavin Gladding 5K run/walk following at 6:45 a.m.

The race is set up for both ends of the spectrum — chasing a Boston qualifying time or lining up for a first 5K — with an athlete-focused feel rather than a big-city one. Entry includes a hoodie, a technical race shirt and a finisher medal, and the finish festival adds a hot breakfast, a finisher beer and live music. For the marathon, plan a 16- to 18-week build with a weekly long run; the half fits comfortably into twelve weeks. An early start also means you are done well before midday.