The Course
Marathon
The marathon course features a downtown 7:00 a.m. start with the half marathon runners.
Runners travel from downtown to the historic, tree-lined college neighborhoods. After passing the Modesto Junior College west campus, they head into the countryside viewing the beautiful Diablo Mountain Range and passing the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge.
Runners then make their way back toward town, finishing near the start line.
The flat, fast course will be open 7 hours, allowing adequate time for first-time marathoners.
Half Marathon
The half marathon starts at 7:00 a.m. in conjunction with the full marathon runners.
Runners will travel through tree-lined historic college neighborhoods, past Modesto Junior College’s west campus, and into the countryside surrounded by scenic orchards.
The half marathon course is flat and fast. It will remain open for 7 hours. Walkers and first-timers are especially encouraged to participate in this event.
Half Marathon Relay
The first leg is 7 miles. The second leg is 6.1 miles.
There is ample parking at North & Finney in the Sierra Vista Elementary parking lot.
**There will be no shuttles. Teams must provide their own transportation.
5K
The 3.1-mile loop begins at 7:25 a.m., 25 minutes after the marathon runners.
The course travels from downtown Modesto to beautiful tree-lined streets. Runners will pass by Graceada Park and the celebrated “house in the middle of the road.” before turning down the Virginia Corridor to the downtown finish.
Course Maps & Access Points
Want to track your favorite runner? Click on the image below to see our PDF access map for spectators.
Aid Stations
Marathon
| 1.55 | 3.8 | 5.5 | 7.6 | 9.8 | 12.1 | 14.1 | 16.2 | 18.4 | 20 | 20.7 | 21.9 | 23.8 | 25.2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potty | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Water | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Drink | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Gel | X | X | X | X | X |
Half Marathon
| 1.55 | 3.8 | 5.5 | 7.6 | 8.8 | 10.7 | 12.1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potty | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Water | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Drink | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Gel | X | ||||||
| Snacks | X |
5K
| 1.55 | |
|---|---|
| Potty | X |
| Water | X |
| Drink | |
| Gel |
