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MARATHON ENTRIES WILL CLOSE NOVEMBER 1 or WHEN THE ENTRY CAP OF 8,000 HAS BEEN ACHIEVED, whichever comes first. Entries filled in late October in 2009 so enter early to avoid disappointment.
NO MAILED IN ENTRIES!
NO EXPO ENTRIES!
NO RACE DAY ENTRIES!

Entry fees are nonrefundable, nontransferable and will not be deferred to next year.

Additional California International Marathon Entry Information

  • Eligibility: Anyone who is physically fit to run 26.2 miles is eligible to enter the California International Marathon.
  • Walkers may enter, but be aware that the course closes at an particpant pace of 13 minutes/44 seconds per mile (6-hour finish time).
  • Marathon entries are capped at 8,000.
  • Relay team entries are capped at1,000.
  • Entry deadline is Nov. 1 or when entry caps are achieved, whichever comes first.
  • Enter the marathon by September 1, 11:59 p.m. for lowest fee ($80); $90 entry fee from September 2 to September 30, 11:59 p.m.; $100 entry fee from October 1until November , 11:59 p.m.1.
  • The marathon and relay expect to fill before Nov. 1, so enter early!
  • Entry numbers will be posted on the front page of the CIM Web site on a regular basis begining in September.
  • Onlne entries only.
  • No Expo entries.
  • Absolutely no entry transfers.
  • Absolutely no entry refunds.
  • The CIM does not provide roll-over (deferred) entries to runners who become ill or injured, or who are involved in a personal emergency.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE FOR YOUR ENTRY

  • Official premium fabric 28th Annual CIM race T-shirt
  • 2-Day Expo with information-packed clinics.
  • 28th Annual CIM goody bag
  • Chip Timing
  • Computerized Runner Tracking (improved for 2010!)
  • Colorful, large and unique 28th Annual CIM finisher medallion
  • Four-color Commemorative 28th Annual CIM race program
  • Pace Teams with experienced, knowledgeable, local leaders
  • The opportunity to run in a quality Marathon, managed by an experienced and dedicated staff, many of whom have been with the event since its inaugural running (1983).
  • A safe and secure course with 18well-stocked aid stations.
  • Approximately 40 course entertainment venues
  • More than 2,000 helpful volunteers
  • Great community support with thousands of cheering spectators
  • Post-race refreshments
  • Delivery of sweats to finish