California Classic Weekend

Description

It is with great sorrow and frustration that we are announcing the cancellation of the 2020 California Classic Weekend and the Orangetheory Health & Fitness Expo scheduled for April 3rd - 5th, due to the Coronavirus outbreak and accordance with the policies of California Governor Newsom and the CDC.

The decision to cancel was not taken lightly after thousands of man hours invested by our many event coordinators and volunteers and you, the participants, in training and planning for that perfect run or bike event.

For those participants that have chosen to receive a partial refund you will see that credit on your credit card that you used during your original registration starting Tuesday April 7th. For those participants that chose to roll their entries into either our Tesoro Viejo Fall Classic Half Marathon or to next year's California Classic Weekend event, you will be receiving an email confirmation by month's end. If you made no choice you will automatically be rolled over to our 2021 California Classic Weekend events.

We are grateful to all of our participants who continue to support us. We wish you continued good health.

We are celebrating our 10th year! The California Classic Half Marathon and the California Classic Century rides are on the same weekend, giving you the option to do one event or both in our Michelob ULTRA Challenge!

Join us Saturday April 4th, 2020 as we will host 2,000 riders as they get to experience the ONLY bike ride that closes a freeway! “Official Event of the 2020 GRAN FONDO WORLD TOUR®” Then on Sunday April 5th, 2020 we will host 2,000 runners in our Half Marathon and our inaugural 10k Run as participants run through African Adventure in Fresno Chaffee Zoo, with a grand finish along home-plate inside Chukchansi Stadium. Or choose our Rock and Run 5k, it doesn't go through the Zoo, but has all of the other benefits of the Half Marathon.

As a special treat! We are treating all participants to a ticket to Fresno Chaffee Zoo!

The Orangetheory Health & Fitness Expo is April 3rd at Clovis Recreational Center on Clovis Ave and Dakota Ave from Noon to 6:30pm.

10k Zoo Run

We have replaced the Relay with our 10k Zoo Run! No more of just one runner gets to run through the Zoo! This point-to-point 6.2 mile run starts right outside the Chaffee Zoo, travels through the Zoo as it winds its way back through Downtown Fresno where you finish in grand-style along home-plate inside of Chukchansi Park. Yes all 10k runners will get to join the half marathon runners as they run or walk in amazement through the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and gaze at the beautiful animals inside the Zoo!
10k Runners will be bused from Chukchansi Park to the Zoo where they will start at the same time as the half marathon back at Chukchansi Park.

Bike

“Official Event of the 2020 GRAN FONDO WORLD TOUR®”

Whether you are biking in our Mini Metric - 35 mile, Metric - 60 mile or Century - 100 mile course you will bike 10 miles on a closed freeway. Yes the freeway is closed to traffic just for you! This unique ride is the only ride in California that actually closes a freeway just for the riders!

Rock n Run 5k

The Rock n Run 5k is a family event and for those who aren't quite up to a 10k or half marathon but still want the run/party experience! You will run or walk through Downtown Fresno and rock to the sounds of Rock n Roll. This event does not go through the Zoo but does Finish along home plate inside of Chukchansi Park. 5k finisher's will receive ALL the amenities that our half marathon and 10k participants receive including our custom finisher's medallion.

Michelob Ultra Challenge

Are you up for the MICHELOB ULTRA CHALLENGE?

If you participate in any of the Bike events on Saturday and then any of the Run event on Sunday you will have completed the Michelob Ultra Challenge and receive a newly designed runner/biker hat AND your finisher medals interlock!

Bike JERSEY

2020 California Classic Century Jersey revealed!
Proceeds from the sale of Jerseys benefit Off the Front.
Bike Jersey Sales are OPEN NOW!

New Safari Pin Every Year!

Each year we add a new Safari Animal Pin. In 2018 we featured the tiger, 2019 it was the Giraffe. For 2020 we are highlighting the Elephant. If you haven't already, now is a good time to start a collection of amazing animals that are located at the Chaffee Zoo. All runners will receive their Elephant pin to add to their collection at the Health and Fitness Expo when they pick up their bib number, shirt, and other items.

Gran Fondo World Tour

“Official Event of the 2020 GRAN FONDO WORLD TOUR®”

Gran Fondo meaning... Big Ride! The 2020 California Classic Weekend Rides have been chosen to be one of only two rides in the US to be included in the 2020 Gran Fondo World Tour! Would you like to see the world by participating in Gran Fondos in many different countries? Learn more about the Gran Fondo World Tour HERE!

Are you a VIP?

If you are ready to enjoy one of California’s most unique bike rides or runs NOW you have an opportunity to do it in style! We’re rolling out the red carpet for those who want a little more luxury from their California Classic Weekend experience. Whether you are up for a 1 or 2 day VIP Experience now is the time to indulge yourself. Click HERE to find out more!

Bike & Run Medallions

Every year our medallions interlock if you participate in both days. 2020 medallions will stick to that tradition where both medallions have magnets on the back to hold them together.

Place

Chukchansi Park
1800 Tulare St
Fresno, CA US 93721

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