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About
Modesto Marathon is based in downtown Modesto, California, and runs on April 4, 2027. The marathon (26.2 miles) and the half marathon (13.1 miles) start at 7:00 a.m., with the 10K and the 5K following at 7:25 a.m. The course has a reputation for being flat and fast, which is why it draws runners after a personal best or a Boston qualifying time.
If a BQ is the plan, a flat course rewards even pacing above everything else, since the temptation on ground like this is to bank time early and it rarely ends well. Build for 16 to 20 weeks, put real marathon-pace work into the last two months, and rehearse fueling on your long runs. The event supports Teens Run Modesto, a program that uses structured training and adult mentoring to help local young people set goals and build fitness.
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Races nearby
Other upcoming races around Modesto.
Blazin' Eagles 5K Fun Run/Walk
Sep 26, 2026 · Modesto · 0 mi away
3.1 mi · 1 mi
Run Like A Girl 5K Fun Run
Oct 4, 2026 · Modesto · 2 mi away
3.1 mi
CVAR YPN's Run For A Reason Halloween 5K
Oct 25, 2026 · Modesto · 2 mi away
3.1 mi
Austin Stiles Family Over Everything 5K Fun Run/Walk
Oct 24, 2026 · Ceres · 4 mi away
3.1 mi
Riverbank Run for the Cheese
Oct 10, 2026 · Riverbank · 7 mi away
6.2 mi · 3.1 mi · 1 mi
Brain Health To Beat Stroke 5K / 10K
Oct 31, 2026 · Stockton · 31 mi away
3.1 mi · 6.2 mi · 0.6 mi