ABOUT THIS RACE:
Race Starting Location:
1800 Tulare St, Fresno, CA
The California Classic Half Marathon is a Running race in Fresno, California consisting of a Half Marathon and 10K and 5K.
Join us when we host 2,000 runners in our Half Marathon, 10k and 5k Run as participants run through Sea Lion Cove and African Adventure at Fresno's 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, INCLUDING A FREE TICKET TO VISIT THE ZOO.
The Half Marathon is a 30 point race in the Cal Classic Runner of the Year Series!
10K ZOO RUN
We have replaced our Relay with a 10k Zoo Run! No more just one runner gets to run through the Zoo! This point-to-point 6.2 mile run starts right outside the Chaffee Zoo, travels through the Zoo as it winds its way back through Downtown Fresno where you finish in grand-style at Chukchansi Park. Yes all 10k runners will get to join the half marathon runners as they run in amazement through the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and gaze at all of the beautiful animals! 10k Runners will be bused from Chukchansi Park to the Zoo where they will start at the same time as the half marathon back at Chukchansi Park.
ROCK N RUN 5K
The Rock n Run 5k is a family event and for those who aren't quite up to a 10k or half marathon but still want the run/party experience! You will run or walk through Downtown Fresno and rock to the sounds of Rock n Roll. This event does not go through the Zoo but does Finish at Chukchansi Park. 5k finisher's will receive ALL the amenities that our half marathon and 10k participants receive including our custom finisher's medallion.
Grab your co-workers and create a team.
AMENITIES!
Half-Marathon, 10k and 5k Participants receive:
Chip Timing Run
Breakfast Burritos provided by Bobby Salazar Mexican Restaurant.
Gender specific Technical Shirts
Free Photo Downloads
Text Results
Pacers for Runners (Pace Groups of 130, 140, 150, 200, 210, 220, 230)
CASH awards for overall Half Marathon winners!
Participant Tracking
Finisher's Medallion
Hippopotamus Collector Pin
Beer Garden (21 and over)
Hot Fudge Sundae
Finisher's Certificate
Personalized bib for all Run events
5k Participants Receive ALL amenities except they will not run through the Zoo.