Awards
Awards
All finishers receive a finisher's medallion. Overall Half Marathon awards are cash awards and will be mailed to winners one week after the event. Any disputes must be made by email to [email protected] within 48 hours after the race…
California Classic Half Marathon 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 17, 2027
- Start time
- 6:55 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Fresno, California
- Entry fee
- From $45 · goes up to $70 on Jan 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair Half | Half Marathon | Apr 17, 20276:55 AM | $100 | – |
| 10k Run | 10K | Apr 17, 20277:00 AM | $65$70 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Apr 17, 20277:00 AM | $85$90 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| 5k Run | 5K | Apr 17, 20277:05 AM | $45$50 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Classic Virtual - RunVirtual | – | Apr 17, 20277:00 AM | $65 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 10K fee goes up to $70 on Jan 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10k Run: $65 until Jan 1, then $70 until Jan 26, then $75 until Mar 2, then $80 until Apr 6, then $85 until Apr 16, then $90 until Apr 18.
- Half Marathon: $85 until Jan 1, then $90 until Jan 26, then $95 until Mar 2, then $100 until Apr 6, then $105 until Apr 16, then $110 until Apr 18.
- 5k Run: $45 until Jan 1, then $50 until Jan 26, then $52.50 until Mar 2, then $55 until Apr 6, then $60 until Apr 16, then $65 until Apr 18.
Online registration closes Apr 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $100, entry is about 100 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in California runs 2:19:26, about 10:38 a mile, based on 156 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:28:13 and men in 2:09:53.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:23 AM, and the Wheelchair Half starts at 6:55 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Chukchansi Park, Fresno, CA 93721
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All resultsHalf Marathon
873
finishers
2:09:54
median (9:55 /mi)
1:10:43
winning time
44% / 56%
women / men
10k Run
649
finishers
1:09:42
median (11:15 /mi)
39:29
winning time
64% / 36%
women / men
Rock and Run 5k
313
finishers
38:05
median (12:15 /mi)
17:18
winning time
63% / 37%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (California Timing) for California Classic Half Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at California Classic Half Marathon?
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:40:18 or better, the top quarter in 1:52:53, and half the field in 2:09:54; the last tenth came in after 2:49:05.
At the 2026 10k Run, the fastest tenth finished in 54:06 or better, the top quarter in 1:00:26, and half the field in 1:09:42; the last tenth came in after 1:34:32.
At the 2026 Rock and Run 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 26:49 or better, the top quarter in 32:25, and half the field in 38:05; the last tenth came in after 55:19.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:52:08 | 1:36:15 |
| 20-29 | 1:43:51 | 1:18:14 |
| 30-39 | 1:44:16 | 1:24:48 |
| 40-49 | 1:40:57 | 1:27:59 |
| 50-59 | 2:04:13 | 1:36:57 |
| 60-69 | 2:03:59 | 2:02:59 |
| 70+ | n/a | 2:34:38 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
How fast is it?
Faster than most California half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:52:53, against 1:57:04 in a typical California half marathon, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- 10K: Slower than most California 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 1:00:26, against 56:15 in a typical California 10K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- 5K: Slower than most California 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:25, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 17 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of California Classic Half Marathon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Rules and FAQ
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions. Q - What is the minimum age to register for each event? A- Although there is no "standard" age at which a runner should get involved in the sport of running, we recommend runners be at least age 12 for the Half…
Race details
- Where
- Chukchansi Park, Fresno, CA 93721Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- Gender Specific Tech Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 17, 2027), 2026 (Apr 25, 2026), 2025 (Apr 5, 2025), 2024 (Apr 13, 2024), 2023 (Apr 15, 2023), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is California Classic Half Marathon?
- Saturday, April 17, 2027, starting at 6:55 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees, and rises to $70 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $100, entry is about 100 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 873 runners finished the Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:09:54 and the winner ran 1:10:43.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:52:53, against 1:57:04 in a typical California half marathon, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Chukchansi Park, Fresno, CA 93721.
From the organizers
Join us in celebrating our 15th year when we host runners in our Half Marathon, 10k and 5k Run as half and 10k participants run through Sea Lion Cove, African Adventure and NEW KINGDOM OF ASIA at Fresno 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.
The Half Marathon is a 20 point race in the CLASSIC Runner of the Year Series!