PLANADA RUN CLUB & ALTEREGO RUN CLUB are hosting an OFFICIAL HALF MARATHON!

Come run the Merced Half Marathon Saturday, November 14, 2026. Beginner friendly course starting at Applegate Park, running along Bear Creek and local bike paths. 

*RACE WILL NOW START AT FAHRENS PARK*

There will be food and beverages at the finish line along with other goodies!

• Chipped Timed Event
• Half Marathon, Flat Course
• Merced Half Marathon Shirt
• Finisher Medal
• Live DJ
• Food & Beverage for finishers

BIB PICK UP: Friday Nov. 13, 2026 @ 5pm - UC Merced Professional & Education Center (1635 M St. Merced, CA)

Half Marathon STARTS Saturday Nov. 14 @ 7:00am         CUTOFF: 4 Hours

Route: Course will be posted 3 weeks before Race Day !!

Join us! You won't want to miss this race as it's in our beloved MERCED. 

QUESTIONS?: Frank Contreras / Armando Banuelos @ mercedhalfmarathon@gmail.com