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Two Cities Marathon

Sun November 3, 2024 Fresno, CA 93730 US Directions

Q&A's

Q:   Can I switch me entry to another event, example 5k to 10k, half to full, etc?

A:     Yes you can. You will need to login to your RunSignUp account, the site you registered on.  
        Once you locate your event you will select Manage Registration from the right menu.
        Then select Transfer Event from the top menu.  From here you will go through
        the entire setup of your new event, at the end you will receive a credit for what
        you have already paid. Event Transfers are allowed free of charge until October 3rd. After October 3rd, a fee will be applied to ALL event transfers. TO AVOID DELAYS ON-SITE PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE EXPO TO COMPLETE THESE TASKS.

Q.   Can I defer my entry?


A.     You may defer your event to the 2025 Two Cities Marathon if completed by October 3rd.
         Please use your RunSignUp Profile to make deferrals. Absolutely no Deferrals will be allowed after this time. 

Q. Can I transfer my entry to someone else?

 

A. Yes, you may do so for a minimal processing fee on your Runsignup.com profile. Open your Runsignup profile, find Two Cities in your upcoming events section, click manage registrations, then select "Transfer to someone else." Please complete this task by October 3rd to avoid an additional processing fee! Any registration transfers after October 3rd will require a transfer fee.   

Q. Is there packet pickup on race morning?

 

A. Yes, however it is HIGHLY RECCOMENDED that participants pick up their race packets at the expo to avoid delays. Late packet pickup will begin at 5:15AM just north of the start/finish chute.

Q.  Where is the Start/Finish-line?


A.    The Start/Finish-line festivities will be at the Clovis Community College at
        Willow Ave and International Ave.
 
Q.  Is the course walker & stroller friendly?


A.    Yes the course is walker/stroller friendly. However, you must maintain a
        minimum 16 min pace.

Q.   Will the Boston shirt be given to everyone?


A.     Only those running the 26.2 distance and have qualified for the Boston
         Marathon will receive the "Boston Qualified" shirt after the event.

Q. What type of nutrition is on the course? 

 

A.      GU will be offered for our half and full marathoners in Tri Berry, Vanilla Bean and Salted Caramel. GU Hydration(Tri-berry) AND water will be offered at every water station. 

Q.   What is the course time limit?


A.      The full marathon course will be open for 7.0 hours.  The Half-Marathon
          course will be open for 3.50 hours.  Due to City permits and road
          reopening polices,
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM
          OF A 16 MIN PACE


Q.   Will there be Water/Aid stations?


A.      Water/Aid stations will be placed every 2 miles along the course to mile 20,
          and every mile from 21 through 25.

Q.   Where is packet pickup?


A.     You will pick up your packet at our Health & Fitness Expo
         When: Saturday November 2nd from 10AM-4PM.
         Location: The Well Community Church- Clovis Campus

Q.   How can I become a PACER?


A.      Beast Pacing is managing our Two Cities Pacing duties! Please email info@beastpacing.com for more information.

Q.   What times will PACERS provide?


A.      Pacers will be running both the Full and Half Marathon courses.
          Full Marathon pacers will cover:
         3:00-3:05-3:10-3:20-3:25-3:30-3:35-3:40-3:45-3:50-3:55-4:05-4:20
         Half Marathon pacers will cover:
         1:30-1:40-1:50-2:00-2:10-2:20-2:30

Q.   How does the Virtual Run work?


A.      For those that would like to run/walk any distance of their choosing,
         on their own time and place.  Virtual participants will receive a
         finisher's medal, event shirt and an event pullover mailed to the
         address they registered with 2 weeks after the event.  There are
         no awards and no official results will be posted.

 

Q:    What type of gels and electrolytes will the event provide?


A.       GU tri-berry drink will be provided along the course. Gels for our Half and Full marathoners will be provided by GU in salted caramel, vanilla bean, and and tri-berry. 

 

Q.   Will there be age group awards?

 

A.    Yes! Age groups awards will be distributed based on the following categories:

Full/Half Marathon(M/F-3 Deep)

18 and under
19-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80+

10k/5k(M/F- 3 Deep)

10 and Under
11-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80+

Q.   What are the Cash/Gift Card Award Purse?


A.      The overall winner of the Full Marathon, Male & Female, will receive:
              $3,000, the runner up will receive $1,000. 

         Half Marathon (Male & Female) 
              1st Place cash $100 + comp to next year's event
 
        10k (Male & Female) 
             1st Place $100 gift card
             2nd Place $75 gift card
             3rd Place $50 gift card
 
        5k (Male & Female) 
             1st Place $75 gift card
             2nd Place $50 gift card
             3rd Place $25 gift card
 
        Final Mile Full and Half (Male & Female) 
             1st Open                  $50 gift card
             1st Masters              $50 gift card
             1st Grand-Masters   $50 gift card

For all other questions, contact events@goraceproductions.com
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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