California International Marathon

California International Marathon’s point-to-point, net downhill course has remained unchanged for 36 years, providing over 100,000 runners of all speeds–from first-timers to the fastest of the fast–the best chance to achieve their marathon goals.

The scenic 26-mile, 385-yard course runs from Folsom Dam to the State Capitol in Sacramento. The course will take you through rural countryside, then through the towns of Orangevale, Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks and Carmichael and finally, under a canopy of trees in full fall colors, into the city of Sacramento for the State Capitol finish.

The CIM is certified and sanctioned by USATF and is a Boston Marathon and US Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier.

The CIM is put on by the Sacramento Running Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.