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2008 CONFIRMED ENTRY LISTS Updated 3 p.m., 11/25/08 |
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MARATHON & RELAY ENTRIES ARE CLOSED!
NO EXPO ENTRIES. |
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Five of the 26 Reasons to Run 26.2-Miles
at the 26th Annual CIM (21 more reasons including 2008 shirt & medallion art) |
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| 1. Runner’s World Magazine lists the CIM as one of the “WORLD’s BEST Small Marathons.”
2. Runner’s World Magazine ranks the CIM in the TOP FIVE as a Boston Marathon qualifier. 3. “A fast, if not THE FASTEST, course in the country,” says Bart Yasso, Runner’s World Online "At the Races." 4. USA Today quotes Bart Yasso who places the CIM in the TOP TEN as a Fall Destination Marathon. 5. The CIM ranks in the TOP FIVE marathons sending the most number of qualifiers to Boston - 2008 BAA Statistics |
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| The California International Marathon (CIM) is a 26-mile, 385-yard, point-to-point, USATF certified road race. 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 9,000+ runners receive outstanding support from 2,000+ 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 $50,000 prize money purse and for record times. The CIM is organized by the Sacramento Long Distance Running Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. |
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