California Classic Half Marathon
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT
- Location
- Fresno, CA
- Chukchansi Park, 1800 Tulare St, 93721
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Experience a truly unique race through the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, finishing at Chukchansi Stadium, with a competitive series option.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
QuirkyGreat for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Celebrate the 15th anniversary of the California Classic Half Marathon in Fresno, CA. Half Marathon and 10k participants will enjoy a unique course winding through the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, including Sea Lion Cove, African Adventure, and the new Kingdom of Asia. All distances culminate in a grand finish at Chukchansi Stadium. This event also offers a competitive edge, with the Half Marathon counting as a 20-point race in the CLASSIC Runner of the Year Series.
What to expect
A memorable course for Half Marathon and 10k runners through the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. All distances conclude with an exciting finish inside Chukchansi Stadium. The Half Marathon offers 20 points towards the CLASSIC Runner of the Year Series.
Standout details
- Run through Fresno Chaffee Zoo
- Grand finish at Chukchansi Stadium
- Part of CLASSIC Runner of the Year Series
- Celebrating 15 years
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Distances & registration
5 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Apr 25, 7:05 AM PDT · From $49.70
Opens Aug 21, 2025, 4:41 PM PDT · Closes Jan 8, 2026, 6:59 PM PST
- 6.2 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 7:00 AM PDT · From $70.90
Opens Aug 21, 2025, 11:09 AM PDT · Closes Jan 8, 2026, 6:59 PM PST
- 13.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 7:00 AM PDT · From $81.50
Opens Aug 21, 2025, 4:41 PM PDT · Closes Jan 8, 2026, 6:59 PM PST
+ 2 more optionsHide
- 13.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 6:55 AM PDT · From $108.00
Opens Apr 21, 2025, 5:34 AM PDT · Closes Apr 25, 2025, 7:59 PM PDT
Classic Virtual - Run
Sat, Apr 25, 7:00 AM PDT · From $70.90
Opens Aug 21, 2025, 1:34 PM PDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
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The course
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From the organizer
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!
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