About This Race

The Two Cities Marathon & Half (2CM), now in its 18th year, is a premier racing event in California's Central Valley running along the border between Fresno and Clovis. The Full Marathon is USATF certified and a Boston Marathon Qualifier. Participants receive premium amenities including custom technical shirts and hoodies, a hot post-race breakfast, a health and fitness expo, and a finish line festival with free beer for finishers and live entertainment.

Course & Race Day Details

USATF Certified Course
T-Shirt
Race Swag
Custom technical sublimated shirts and cozy hoodies.

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Full Marathon Marathon
FOR YOUR SAFETY THE TWO CITIES MARATHON AND HALF COURSE WILL BE MARSHALED FOR (7) HOURS FROM 6:30 AM UNTIL 1:30 PM. AFTER THIS TIME REMAINING PARTICIPANTS WILL BE DIRECTED TO USE SIDEWALKS AND OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS. HOWEVER, THE FINISH AREA, COMPLETE WITH TIMING MAT, WITH TIMING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 2:00 PM. START TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
$130.00
Increases Jun 30
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JD Food Half Marathon Half Marathon
Starting in 2021 there will only be one half marathon course in the Two Cities Marathon event.
$100.00
Increases Jun 30
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Kaiser Permanente 10k Run/Walk 10K
$75.00
Increases Jun 30
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Virtual Run
For those that would like to run/walk a distance on their own time and place. Virtual participants will receive a finisher's medal, event shirt and an event hoodie mailed to the address they registered within 2 weeks after the event. There are no awards and no official results will be posted.
$75.00
Increases Nov 01
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Kaiser Permanente 5k Gavin Gladding Run/Walk 5K
5K Runners – Important Updates We are excited to announce that the 5K will now be a POINT-TO-POINT course! • Start: Shepard Ave. near Millbrook – 6:45 AM • Finish: Clovis Community College • Parking: All 5K participants must park at Clovis West High School and walk to the start area. • No Parking at Clovis Community: You cannot park at Clovis Community College for the 5K start. • No Shuttles to the Start: There are no shuttles to the start line – plan ahead to arrive early. • Bag Check & Late Packet Pickup: Located near the 5K start line. • Bag Pickup After Race: Inside the festival area at the Information Desk near the finish line. Return Shuttles: Starting at 7:30 AM, shuttles will take 5K finishers back to Clovis West High School. Shuttle pickup will be located just north of the finish line. A full venue map will be shared in October. Carpooling with another runner? Drop off your 5K runner near Cedar/Shepard or Millbrook/Shepard before heading to Clovis Community College. Walk or run the 5k course and enjoy the post race food and festivities once you finish. 5k participants will receive Chip timing, Tech T Shirt, sweatshirt, Medallion, post race food, Michelob Ultra Beer Garden (21+) and more!
$55.00
Increases Jun 30
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