California International Marathon
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Event overview
The California International Marathon (CIM) is scheduled for December 6, 2026, in Sacramento, California. The race is organized by the Sacramento Running Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The event includes the full marathon and an In-Shape CIM Relay team option; team registration for the relay opens in May 2026.
Course and qualification
The race is a point-to-point, net-downhill marathon that starts in Folsom foothills and finishes at the California State Capitol in Sacramento. The course has a net elevation drop of 366 feet (111.5 meters) and is USATF certified. CIM is a Boston Marathon and U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier and is stated to meet Boston Marathon Index standards so it is not subject to index penalties or time adjustments. The event has a strict 6-hour course cutoff.
Registration and policies
Multiple entry tiers are offered with different transfer and deferral options: a "Worry-Free Entry" (Gold) tier that is deferrable or transferable, a "Standard Entry" (Orange) tier that is transferable but non-deferrable, and an "Unprotected Entry" (Blue) tier that is non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable. Listed entry prices are $230, $200, and $180 plus tax and service charges for the Gold, Orange, and Blue tiers respectively. The race policy states refunds will not be provided for registrants for any reason; transfers and deferrals depend on the purchased registration type. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
