Two Cities Marathon

Fresno, CA, USA · November 01, 2026

52°·72° high·Calm·Dry

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Race Day Weather

52°at start

73° high

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Comfortable start, warming trend

Runners will face a temperature rise from 52°F at the start to a peak of 72°F. With light winds from the WSW at 4 mph, conditions will remain favorable. As temperatures climb, pacing adjustments are recommended to avoid overheating, especially in the later miles.

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Race Info

Just 60 miles from Yosemite, Fresno and its sister city Clovis, sit as the Gateway to Yosemite National Park as well as Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, home of some of the largest and oldest redwoods in the World! With plenty of hotels to choose from you can see why many participants run, stay and play! Source

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Two Cities Marathon?

The 2026 Two Cities Marathon will be held on Sunday November 1, 2026.

Is the Two Cities Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Two Cities Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Two Cities Marathon?

The time limit for the Two Cities Marathon is 7 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Two Cities Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 75°F and a low of 51°F with a 4% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 12 years of data

Avg Temp

68°F

L:51° H:68°

RunScore

Conditions

Rain Freq

0 of 12 yrs

Wind5mph

Dew44°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Two Cities Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	54°/76°	-	54°
2024 Two Cities Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	50°/61°	-	46°
2023 Two Cities Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	52°/77°	-	44°
2022 Two Cities Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2022	55°/65°	-	44°
2021 Two Cities Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	52°/64°	-	46°
2019 Two Cities Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	45°/74°	-	32°
2018 Two Cities Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	56°/78°	-	44°
2017 Two Cities Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2017	51°/58°	-	36°
2016 Two Cities Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	51°/63°	-	53°
2014 Two Cities Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	47°/63°	-	47°
2013 Two Cities Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2013	52°/66°	-	33°
2012 Two Cities Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2012	53°/75°	-	51°