California International Marathon
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Event overview
The 2025 California International Marathon is scheduled for December 7, 2025 in Sacramento, California. The race is a point-to-point marathon that starts in Folsom foothills and finishes at the California State Capitol. The course has a net elevation drop of 366 feet (111.5 meters) and is described as net-downhill. It is certified and sanctioned by USATF and is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon and the U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon. The event has a strict 6-hour course cutoff. The race is organized by the Sacramento Running Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
- Marathon
- 2-person relay
Registration and policies
All marathon entry levels and the relay were listed as sold out. Entry types and listed prices included: Worry-Free Entry (Gold) at $230, Standard Entry (Orange) at $200, Unprotected Entry (Blue) at $180, and the In-Shape Fitness CIM Relay at $200. A late-entry option included a $230 race fee plus a mandatory $150 donation. Transfer and deferral options vary by entry type; some entry levels allow transfer or deferral while others are non-transferable and non-deferrable. The event policy states that refunds are not provided for any reason, and any refund eligibility for a transferred entry may exclude mandatory donations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
