Two Cities Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming up, steady winds
Runners will face a temperature rise from 52°F at the start to 71°F by the finish, with light winds around 4 mph. Humidity is moderate at 52%, allowing for steady pacing early on. With tailwinds in miles 1-3 and 5-6, runners should take advantage, but expect headwinds in the latter miles, particularly between 10-16. Adjust pace accordingly to manage the warmer temperatures later in the race.
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Race Info
Fresno and neighboring Clovis host the Two Cities Marathon each fall. The marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K all start and finish at Clovis Community College, near the two cities' shared border. The full marathon course is USATF-certified and serves as a Boston Marathon qualifier. Now in its 18th year, the race is produced by Fleet Feet Fresno and presented by CalViva Health. Source
