Fresno, United States of America · Sunday 1 November 2026
The Two Cities Marathon is held annually in California's Central Valley, spanning both Fresno and Clovis. The race course is designed as a loop, beginning and finishing at Clovis Community College. Runners traverse a largely flat route, designed to maximize speed and personal record opportunities, with the course elevation generally remaining steady between 300 and 400 feet. The route incorporates portions of the Clovis Fresno Rail Trail, paved pedestrian and bike pathways, as well as city stree
Adjusted Time
4:00:33
Time difference: +0.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Two Cities Marathon is a full marathon held in Fresno, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 1 November 2026. The course is run on road surface with 108m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 118m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Two Cities Marathon website.
With 108m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 103m to 118m above sea level (15m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Based on historical weather data for November, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 11°C and 27°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance over the full distance. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Two Cities Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Two Cities Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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