Ruth McKenzie Preserve Half Marathon

Event overview

The Ruth McKenzie Preserve race takes place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Clovis, CA. The event program includes multiple distances:

• Half Marathon
• 10k Run/Walk
• 5k Run/Walk
• Kids 1/2 Mile Run (open to ages 12 and under)
• Kids 1/4 Mile Run (open to ages 7 and under)

Finishers in all events receive a finishers medal. The Half Marathon, 10k and 5k have overall male and female awards and age-group awards in 10-year divisions. An awards ceremony is scheduled to start after the kids races.

Course and logistics

The courses take place on the Ruth McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve. The half marathon follows dirt roads with rolling hills, some single-track sections, and one significant climb to the top of Table Mountain. The 10k and 5k routes are described as primarily flat to rolling hills. The course surface has rocks and ruts, and it is marked with orange ribbon, orange flags, and directional signs that show distance. Aid stations supply water, Spring Energy Gels, Gatorade and snacks; their mile locations are listed for each distance. Parking is available near the preserve entrance and the start/finish is located a short distance up a dirt road from the parking area. Packet pickup is offered before race weekend at a local running store and on race day at the preserve. Post-race refreshments include water, Gatorade and beer for those 21 and older. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.