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Modesto Marathon
Modesto Marathon is a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Modesto, California. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, April 4, 2027. About 750 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- April 4, 2027
- Location
- Modesto, CA
- Field size
- ~750 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, April 4, 2027
- Location
- Modesto, California
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 750 runners
- Course
- Flat, out-and-back course; total elevation range 34-108 ft with roughly 177 ft gain/loss over 26.2 miles, including one short overpass climb crossed twice
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- modestomarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM PDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; 177 ft gain, 177 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the Modesto Marathon
2026 here we come! The Grafitti Classic Car theme will be back again with more cars and more entertainment. Visit our website for event details. Our Cause Proceeds benefit the Teens Run Modesto program, which challenges area youth, especially those at-risk, to experience the benefits of goal-setting, character development, adult mentoring, and improved physical fitness through a structured training program culminating in the running and completion of the Modesto Marathon.
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Modesto Marathon: common questions
- When is the Modesto Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, April 4, 2027.
- Where is the Modesto Marathon held?
- In Modesto, California.
- What distances does the Modesto Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Modesto Marathon?
- About 750 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Modesto Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Modesto Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $115 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Modesto Marathon start?
- 7:00 AM PDT.
- What is the course like at the Modesto Marathon?
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; 177 ft gain, 177 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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