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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
48°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fresno 5 Ne, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fresno, CA
Nearest Airport
FAT
Fresno Yosemite International Airport · 2 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Two Cities Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
146
Days to train
- Race
- Two Cities Marathon
- Date
- November 1, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 race held in Fresno, California on November 1, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Two Cities Marathon?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 in Fresno, California at Clovis Community College, Fresno, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Two Cities Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Two Cities Marathon
Nov 1, 2026