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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10k Run | 10K | Mar 7, 20279:00 AM | $65$70 after Nov 24, 2026 | – |
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Mar 7, 20279:00 AM | $40$45 after Nov 24, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 7, 20279:00 AM | $90$95 after Nov 24, 2026 | – |
| Virtual RunVirtual | – | Mar 7, 20279:00 AM | $55 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $70 on Nov 24, 2026.
Online registration closes Mar 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $90, entry is about 80 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
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.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:23 AM, and the 10k Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 370 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Hwy 41 and Tesoro Viejo Blvd, Madera, CA 93636
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (California Timing) for Tesoro Viejo Spring Classic Half Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 5k Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 28:06 or better, the top quarter in 33:24, and half the field in 40:10; the last tenth came in after 1:01:15.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:42:33 or better, the top quarter in 1:59:32, and half the field in 2:19:24; the last tenth came in after 3:04:32.
At the 2026 10k Run, the fastest tenth finished in 54:47 or better, the top quarter in 1:01:08, and half the field in 1:09:50; the last tenth came in after 1:34:00.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:55 | 22:59 |
| 20-29 | 28:55 | 22:25 |
| 30-39 | 27:17 | 22:05 |
| 40-49 | 28:32 | 23:32 |
| 50-59 | 34:07 | 28:12 |
| 60-69 | 36:47 | 30:43 |
| 70+ | 53:42 | 41:01 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 16 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 400 to 483 finishers, and the median time dropped from 41:18 to 40:10.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 483 (+32%) | 40:10 | under 28:06 | 18:42 |
| 2025 | 366 (-13%) | 39:57 | under 28:55 | 20:22 |
| 2024 | 420 (+36%) | 40:43 | under 28:47 | 20:36 |
| 2023 | 309 (-23%) | 41:15 | under 28:36 | 16:29 |
| 2022 | 400 | 41:18 | under 28:28 | 17:44 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 33:24, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 9 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.
Around March 7 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 26% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 74°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Tesoro Viejo Spring Classic Half Marathon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Welcome to Tesoro Viejo Spring Classic Events. We are excited to offer you our 7th annual Tesoro Viejo Spring Classic Run events! We would like to thank and acknowledge our gratitude to the McCaffrey Group for hosting the Tesoro Viejo…
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Holiday Inn Express and Suites. Address: 7115 N Howard Street Fresno, Ca 93720. Phone: 559 5771350. 10 Miles From Tesoro Viejo. Yosemite Southgate Hotel. 40644 Highway 41 • (559) 683-3555 • (888) 265-7733…
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Rules and FAQ
Is the course walker friendly. Yes all 3 courses are walker friendly. Will there be awards for winners? Age group prizes will be given to the top three finishers in the following categories for men and women: 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49…
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Welcome to the Central Valley’s most picturesque spring race experience!
Just minutes north of Fresno’s River Park, escape busy city streets and run through rolling groomed trails, tree-lined lanes, meadow views, bridges, and breathtaking wetland preserves in full spring bloom.
This is not just a race.
It’s a morning of movement, community, and celebration!
Madera, CA Hwy 41 & Tesoro Viejo Blvd
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