Two Cities Marathon
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.
Difficulty Calculator
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Adjusted Time
4:02:18
Time difference: +2.3 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain108m
Elevation High118m
Elevation Low103m
Weather Forecast
High27°C
Low11°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Two Cities Marathon?
Moderateharder than 52% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Two Cities Marathon plays about 6 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #550 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #284 of 575 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Two Cities Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Two Cities Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:59:51 | −00:09 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:31:02 | +01:02 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:02:18 | +02:18 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:33:39 | +03:39 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:05:04 | +05:04 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:36:33 | +06:33 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:08:06 | +08:06 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Two Cities Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Two Cities Marathon is a full marathon held in Fresno, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 1 November 2026. The course is run on road surface with 108m of total climbing, with its high point near 118m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Two Cities Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 108m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
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 on race day. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Two Cities Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
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