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2026 Two Cities Marathon

42KCombo
Distances5K10K21K
BonusesScenic
Nov 1, 2026 · 1 day🇺🇸 Fresno, United States
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The Two Cities Marathon is a flat, fast, USATF-certified Boston qualifier on the Fresno-Clovis Rail Trail, starting and finishing at Clovis Community College. It is one of California's flattest road marathons with minimal elevation change, and the course runs through quiet north-Fresno avenues and a long stretch of the paved rail trail, looping through Clovis neighborhoods and parks.

Why attend here

November in Fresno brings crisp, clear days and golden light on the almond and pistachio orchards lining the course—ideal running weather with the summer heat gone. After the race, wander the historic Tower District for a slice of pepper-tree-shaded Americana and a burrito at a local taqueria, or unwind with a glass of Central Valley wine at a downtown tasting room.

Distance from you
From Columbus, US to Fresno, US
~4h · 3,204 km

Fresno

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typical Oct weather · 2025
1 Sat
25°12°
0mm2.4 m/s
15 Sat
17°14°
6mm2.7 m/s
Event Details
Elevation

107m

Course

The course runs through quiet north-Fresno avenues and a long stretch of the paved Fresno-Clovis Rail Trail, looping through Clovis neighborhoods and parks. It is open and lightly shaded, with sun exposure as a challenge.