CIM - Marathon Entry Info

• Official premium fabric 26th Annual CIM race T-shirt
• 26th Annual CIM goody bag
• Chip Timing
• Colorful and unique 26th Annual CIM finisher medallion
• Four-color Commemorative 26th 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 18 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

ELIGIBILITY

The California International Marathon is open to anyone trained to complete the 26.2-mile distance under six hours (6:00).

RACE RULES

• You must complete the entire course to be listed in the official results. Anyone who does not complete the entire course will be disqualified.
• If you are a registered runner and you run only part of the course, DO NOT CROSS THE FINISH LINE!
• No early starters and no late starters! The starting area closes five minutes after the starting gun is fired, so do not be late for the start. The course starting area is monitored by the race personnel for "illegal early and late starters."
• No bicycles, unicyles, tricycles, inline skates, blades, skateboards, pets, or baby joggers! The only wheeled vehicles allowed on the course are those of the wheelchair competitors and CIM officials.
• No non-registered runners! It is unfair and illegal to have unregistered people run with you or offer assistance. Video cameras and officials will be stationed throughout the course to preserve the integrity of the event. Runners receiving illegal assistance WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
• Do not allow anyone to come onto the course to accompany you on the final stretch to the finish. This is illegal, can result in disqualification, and can cause serious problems including injuries to you or to other runners.
• Don't run on the wrong side of the road. The certified route after the 10.5 mile point is on the RIGHT side of the center yellow line. Prior to the 10.5 mile mark, you are allowed to run on the entire road.
• No electronic head gear! No Walkmans, portable CD carriers, iPods, or headsets of any kind. The CIM follows the reccomendations of USA Track & Field and the Road Runner's Club of America in requesting that you do not use this equipment during the event. Although disobeying this rule will not result in disqualification, you will compromise your safety and that of other runners by wearing this gear. Don't do it!

COURSE TIME LIMIT

The 26.2-mile marathon course closes some of the area's busiest streets, intersections, and bridges. Our event permit limits the race to a finish time of six hours (6:00), a pace of about 13:44 per mile. Race services, aid stations or traffic control will not be provided on the course after a 13:44-per-mile pace. Official finish times, finish medals, and post-race refreshments are not guaranteed for any finishers over six hours. An early start is not available. The race starts at 7 a.m.

LODGING

There will be special guest room rates available for marathoners at hotels in the area. The Sheraton Grand Hotel located at 1230 J Street, is the CIM Headquarters Hotel. Check back for a list of other hotels with CIM special rates.

CIM PACKET PICKUP AT THE SPORTS & FITNESS EXPO

• Packet Pickup and the CIM Sports and Fitness Expo will take place at the Sacramento Convention Center located at 13th & J Street in downtown Sacramento.
• Expo dates & times: Friday, December 5 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Merchandise and exhibits you won't want to miss are available for all at the free Sports & Fitness Expo.
• A friend may pick up your packet.
• Race numbers and packets are NOT mailed.
• All packets must be picked up at the Expo before 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
• There is NO race day number pickup!

TRANSPORTATION, SWEAT BAGS

Bus transportation to the start is available from the Marathon hotels that will be listed on the Lodging page (check back for an updated list of these hotels). The cost is $10 per runner. Bus tickets must be purchased with race entry or at the Sports and Fitness Expo--they are not available for purchase on race day. Buses depart from the Sheraton Grand Hotel from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. for the 45-minute trip. There is no parking for private vehicles at the start and runner drop-off is located up to one mile from the start. If you are not taking the bus, give yourself plenty of time due to traffic congestion in the runner drop-off area. The start area closes five minutes after the start gun is fired. All runner sweats are transported from the start to the finish.

PRIZE MONEY AND AWARDS

Prize money will be awarded to the top open and masters individuals. Plaques will be awarded to the top three finishers in five-year age groups in a race-day ceremony.

THE MARATHON COURSE

USATF Certified No. CA83051CW
The CIM course is one of America's fastest with gently rolling hills the first 13 miles, a gradual elevation drop, wide and smooth streets, and a dramatic finish at the State Capitol. These features combined with cool temperatures, experienced volunteers, and 18 well-stocked aid stations provide ideal conditions for fast performances.

Course Records
Jerry Lawson, USA, 2:10:26, 1993
Nickey Carroll, Australia, 2:29:21, 1999

DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL OR AN INTERESTING CIM PHOTO?

CIM and our media partners are always looking for marathon stories, runner profiles, recent photos and vintage photos. If you have any of these, please email them to us at runcim@jhu.edu or runcim@ncbb.net.

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ENTRY FEES & DEADLINES

26TH ANNUAL CIM ENTRY CAP = 6,000.

ONLY ONLINE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.