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Welcome to the Central Valley’s most picturesque spring race experience!
Just minutes north of Fresno’s River Park, escape busy city streets and run through rolling groomed trails, tree-lined lanes, meadow views, bridges, and breathtaking wetland preserves in full spring bloom.
This is not just a race.
It’s a morning of movement, community, and celebration!
Madera, CA Hwy 41 & Tesoro Viejo Blvd
Let’s Run This!
THE COURSE EXPERIENCE
The Tesoro Viejo Spring Classic takes place in one of the Valley’s newest and most beautiful communities!
Participants begin at the Tesoro Viejo Hub and run:
- Around the circumference of the community
- Over scenic bridges
- Through tree-lined lanes
- To the iconic kissing gate
- Along the lip of a majestic gulch overlooking preserved wetlands
Terrain Overview:
- Half Marathon: Mostly unpaved groomed trails with mild rolling hills
- 10K: Rolling hills
- 5K: 95% paved, stroller-friendly
Expect green pastures, open skies, preserved land, and stunning spring scenery that rivals any run in the state. This is trail beauty just minutes from North Fresno.
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE
Every registered participant receives:
- Gender-specific high performance short-sleeve event shirt
- Custom finisher’s medallion
- Hot cinnamon roll
- Valley-grown fruits
- Wine tasting
- Michelob Ultra Celebration Beer Garden
- Live music by In Kahootz!
We design this race to exceed expectations from the start line to the celebration garden!
Our 2026 Tesoro Viejo Spring Classic finisher medallion celebrates the beauty of the course and the strength it takes to complete it.
Earn it through the trails. Wear it with pride!
Post-Race Festival
After your run, gather at the Start/Finish Pavilion in the heart of Tesoro Viejo.
Enjoy:
- Fresh hot cinnamon rolls
- Local wine tasting
- Beer Garden experience
- Live rock band In Kahootz beginning at 9:30am!
Bring your family and enjoy the victory, we encourage you to celebrate your finish with the community!
Guest passes are available for purchase during registration, at Packet Pickup, and on race morning.
California Classic Cares
A portion of proceeds supports the Tesoro Viejo Conservancy, whose mission is to:
- Preserve land
- Protect wildlife
- Improve access to the San Joaquin River
- Educate the public about the region’s natural resources
When you run here, you help protect the very land you’re running on.
RUNNER OF THE YEAR SERIES
The Tesoro Viejo Half Marathon is a 20-point race in the 2026 CLASSIC Runner of the Year Series.
Who will earn the title this year?
PACKET PICKUP & RACE SCHEDULE
Packet Pickup
- Saturday, March 7th
- 11:00am – 2:00pm
- Fleet Feet Fresno
9447 N Fort Washington Rd
(Corner of Fort Washington & Friant)
Guest passes are available for purchase.
Sunday Schedule
- 8:00am – Late Packet Pickup Begins
- 8:45am – Warm Up
- 8:55am – National Anthem
- 9:00am – Race Start (Daylight Savings Time)
- 9:30am – Festival Opens
- 9:30am – In Kahootz Begins
Parking
New parking lot behind the Hub.
Access via Tesoro Viejo Blvd at the stoplight on Hwy 41 and Tesoro Viejo Blvd.
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
- Event takes place rain or shine.
- No dogs allowed.
- Out-of-town guests are encouraged to book one of our nearby host hotels just minutes from the start line.
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Event Location
Hwy 41 and Tesoro Viejo Blvd
Hwy 41 and Tesoro Viejo Blvd
Madera, CA 93636 US
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