Event Date: Sunday, March 18, 2012

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The Surgical Artistry Modesto Marathon course is certified as a Boston qualifier. USATF certification code is #CA11016RS full and CA10002RS half & 5k.

Surgical Artistry Modesto Marathon

Mission Statement

The Modesto Marathon was founded to serve the local community by providing top-notch marathon, halfmarathon and 5K running events while promoting physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle.

Proceeds will benefit the Teens Run Modesto program, which challenges area youth, especially those at-risk, to experience the benefits ofgoal-setting, character development, adult mentoring and improvedphysical fitness through a structured training program culminating in the running and completion of the Modesto Marathon.

"I'd like to challenge other sedentary types like myself to run/walk the marathon or half marathon. I can say with some certainty that if I can aim for this, many others can too. Plus it's for a good cause – the Teens Run Modesto program.  Couch lovers and runners should all come out for this event because it is history in the making – the Surgical Artistry Modesto Marathon."
- Dr. Calvin Lee (Title Sponsor)

"...This was such a fabulous experience for my 11-year-old, myself and my parents ... I wish this was once a month..."
                – 2010 5K runner

Dick Beardsley to be featured at Marathon Expo

and pre-race dinner........

Former elite runner and best-selling author Dick Beardsley will be the featured speaker and guest at the Surgical Artistry Modesto Marathon Expo and Pasta Dinner Saturday, March 17, 2012, at the Modesto Center Plaza.

Now an inspirational speaker and running coach, Dick will regal his audiences with tales of his competitive running career, as well as his trials and tribulations through life, including a near-fatal accident, knee replacements and an addiction to prescription pain medication. For more information on Dick visit our Expo page.

Proceeds will benefit the Teens Run Modesto program, which challenges area youth, especially those at-risk, to experience the benefits of goal-setting, character development, adult mentoring and improved physical fitness through a structured training program culminating in the running and completion of the Modesto Marathon.