Two Cities Marathon
- Date
- November 1, 2026
- Distance
- Full Marathon · JD Food Half Marathon · Kaiser Permanente 10k Run/Walk & more
From the Organizer
In its 18th year and presented by CalViva Health, 2CM takes place in the central valley of California along the border of Fresno and Clovis. Our events offer scenic and truly flat PR courses for elite and beginners alike. Unique features of our Boston qualifying marathon distance include the Boston Challenge and an exciting Final Mile Competition in the full and half distances.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Two Cities Marathon?
- Two Cities Marathon is a running event held in Fresno, CA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Two Cities Marathon?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 in Fresno, CA at Clovis Community College, Fresno, CA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Two Cities Marathon?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Two Cities Marathon
Nov 1, 2026