California International Marathon
December 6, 2026
California State Capitol (Finish) / Folsom Dam (Start) · Sacramento, USA
About
The California International Marathon is a point-to-point marathon finishing at the State Capitol in Sacramento. Known as a fast, net-downhill Boston Qualifier, CIM features a tiered registration system (Blue, Orange, Gold) with a six-hour course cut-off.
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Start
California State Capitol (Finish) / Folsom Dam (Start)
Start time
07:00
Weather
Cool 10°C
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California International Marathon
Your readiness
Top finishers
- 1FutsumUSA2:09:29
- 2JosephUSA2:09:41
- 3ChristianUSA2:09:57
Pack this
- Two 500ml handheld bottles + electrolyte tabs for the point-to-point course
- 4-5 gels or chews, one every 30-40 minutes from mile 5
- Throwaway long sleeve and gloves for the cool 10°C dam-side start
- Bib, timing chip and photo ID for expo pickup, pinned the night before
- Clear gear-check bag with dry clothes and a warm layer for the finish
What you should know
- Point-to-point course: buses leave downtown early, so plan to be at the shuttle well before dawn.
- The net-downhill rolling first half tempts a fast start — hold back to protect your quads for the flat finish.
- Gear check bags travel from the start to the Capitol finish area; label them clearly and pack nothing valuable.
- Cool 10°C with possible December rain — bring a disposable poncho and dry socks for after.
- Expect a roughly 6-hour course limit with rolling road reopenings; aid stations appear every 1-2 miles.
The information shown here is based on the most recent listing we could find, and may change. Always confirm details on the event's official site before registering.
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