2nd Sunday after Thanksgiving
The California International Marathon (CIM) was founded in
1983 by the
Sacramento Running Association (SRA) and brought a world-class running event to the Sacramento area. The
same course developed then, and used today, provides runners with a
very fast, point-to-point, net-downhill marathon with a spectacular finish in front of the California State Capitol.
The CIM is certified and sanctioned by
USATF, and therefore is a http://www.baa.org/ Boston Marathon qualifier and an Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier.
The
Sacramento Running Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The fast, net-downhill course follows an historic gold-miners' route: it begins at the Folsom Dam, passes through semi-rural Sacramento suburbs into bustling midtown Sacramento, and has a thrilling finish in front of the spectacular California State Capitol. The field of runners receive outstanding support from experienced volunteers. They also enjoy mile-by-mile course entertainment, the cheers of thousands of spectators, and the beautiful fall colors of Sacramento's famous old growth trees. The fast course attracts not only runners seeking a personal best time, a Boston Marathon qualifying time, an Olympic Marathon Trials qualifying time (USATF Course Certification #CA07004RS), but also those hoping to achieve their first marathon finish. In addition, top athletes from all over the world compete for a share of the prize money purse and for record times.
