California International Marathon
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About the race
The California International Marathon is a point-to-point marathon held on December 6, 2026. The course runs 26 miles, 385 yards from the Folsom Dam area to the California State Capitol in Sacramento and has remained unchanged for 42 years. The route has a net elevation drop of 366 feet (111.5 meters) and is USATF certified; it is eligible as a Boston Marathon and U.S.
Olympic Trials qualifying course and is not subject to index penalties or time adjustments. The event is organized by the Sacramento Running Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The race features 17 staffed aid stations offering water, an electrolyte sports drink, medical personnel, and portable toilets; energy gels and fruit are provided at three locations on course. Hydration packs and personal carrying devices are permitted, while large bags and backpacks are restricted. Participants must pick up bibs, shirts, and participant bags at the CIM Expo; there is no race day packet pick-up and no gear check at the start line.
Bus transportation to the start is provided as part of registration and is required for all participants. The event includes standard age-division awards plus divisions for pushrim wheelchairs and a non-binary category; awards for top finishers in age divisions are mailed after the race. An adaptive program provides accommodations for athletes with physical or visual impairments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
