ABOUT THIS RACE:
Race Starting Location:
4150 Town Center Boulevard, Madera, CA
The Tesoro Viejo Fall Classic Half Marathon is a Running race in Madera, California consisting of a Half Marathon and 10K and 5K.
Are you ready for the Central Valley's newest SPRING Half Marathon events and our newly added bike events! Run or bike through picturesque trees and meadows on rolling groomed trails as you view beautiful vistas just minutes north of Fresno's River Park Shopping Center at Highway 41 just past Avenue 14. The Tesoro Viejo Classic Half Marathon will take you away from busy city streets to tranquil paths through some of the most beautiful SPRING scenery which rivals any run or bike ride in the State. Run start time is 8am and bike start time is 11am. Run, Bike or Both!
This event supports the Tesoro Viejo Conservancy. The mission of the Tesoro Viejo Conservancy is to preserve land, protect wildlife, improve access to the San Joaquin River, and educate the public about the region's natural resources.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Each year we will feature a tribute band for your enjoyment inside our Michelob Ultra Celebration Beer Garden! Kick back after your journey through Tesoro Viejo and enjoy the music! Stay tuned! We've got a new Rock & Roll band for you for 2023! We will welcome Christy Bourbon and Straight Up.
UNPRECEDENTED RUN AMENITIES
Picturesque Courses
Gender Specific Tech Shirt
Custom Finisher Medallion
Hot Cinnamon Roll
Wine tasting
Beer Garden With Live Rock Band
Festival
Valley Grown Fruits & Nuts
Supports Tesoro Viejo Conservancy
Participants will run from the main community Hub at Tesoro Viejo around the circumference of the Valley's newest community, over bridges, through tree lined lanes, to the kissing gate and around the lip of a majestic gulch which highlights the beautiful wetland preserves in spring. The course is mostly unpaved trails with rolling hills showcasing some of the most picturesque scenery around, just minutes from North Fresno! You'll have views of not only of beautiful green pastures but of beautiful new homes located in the community. Our half marathon has some mild hills where the 10k is rolling hills. Our 5k is 90 percent on paved trails and stroller friendly.
TRAIL BIKE RIDE
Ride options include
5 miles= A casual/social ride that winds around some paved trails on Hillside Village. Family friendly.
15 mile= Intermediate level ride with a few challenging hills
25 mile= Expert level ride. All of the Tesoro trails and down to the river bottom and the climb back up. Includes Ledger Island and the Ball Ranch properties.
Amenities Include
Timing
Unisex Event Shirt
Lunch
Beer Garden
Wine Tasting
SAG Support on routes
Course maps
WHAT TO EXPECT!
You will notice the difference in Tesoro Viejo Spring Classic event as each participant will receive a custom welcome package including treats from around the Valley accompanied by a gender specific high performance short-sleeve event shirt. This Spring Classic event will continue to exceed your expectations at our Start/Finish Pavilion, in the middle of one of the Valley's newest communities, Tesoro Viejo, which covers 400 acres of groomed running paths among sprawling meadows and breath-taking vistas! After completing your run and receiving your custom finisher's medallion, you will be treated to a hot cinnamon roll and valley grown fruits.
We invite the whole family to come and enjoy as we are offering 10k and 5k routes as well. We also invite our out-of-town visitors to book a hotel at one of our host hotels just minutes from the start line.