Modesto Marathon
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Event overview
The Modesto Marathon takes place in Modesto, California on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The event is held in the Central Valley and is described as a flat and fast course. Organizers list the race among MarathonGuide.com’s top 30 "Most Likely To Qualify" Boston Marathon races and promote the event as a Boston and New York qualifier. The full marathon is USATF sanctioned.
Distances, entries and other details
- Marathon (in-person, assisted, virtual)
- Half marathon (in-person, assisted, virtual)
- 10K (in-person, assisted, virtual)
- 5K (in-person, assisted, virtual)
The event offers individual, assisted, and virtual entry groups, with published price ranges for each group. A pace team is provided for goal-time pacing. Race weekend features include packet pickup, an expo, and a finish line festival. Proceeds benefit Teens Run Modesto, a program that supports area youth with training, mentoring, and a goal of completing the Modesto Marathon. A themed Grafitti Classic Car presentation and additional entertainment are planned for 2026. Recent participant totals shown include 121 total entries with 47 marathon, 35 half marathon, 25 10K, and 13 5K participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.