Training Programs for Three Levels of Runners
Training Groups to Help You Achieve Your Goal
Sacramento Events that lead up to the CIM
Top 10 Training Tips from Joann Dahlkoetter

Training Groups

Northern California Training Groups The training groups listed below will provide advice and camaraderie for all levels of athletes. For a comprehensive list of running clubs in Northern California, go to www.PAUSATF.org or www.RRCA.org.

  • SACFIT
    Training programs specifically for the CIM.
    Hotline: 916/SACFIT1 (723-3481)

  • LEUKEMIA and LYMPHOMA SOCIETY TEAM IN TRAINING
    Sacramento area, California
    Laura Walker
    Campaign Director
    Team in Training
    The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
    916-348-1793
    walkerl@ca-sac.leukemia-lymphoma.org
    VISIT THE SOCIETY'S WEB SITE AT:
    http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
    VISIT THE TEAM IN TRAINING WEB SITE AT:
    http://www.teamintraining.org/sac

  • TEAM DIABETES
    N. California, 323/966-2890 x 314
    lstevens@diabetes.org

  • FLEET FEET SPORTS
    Sacramento, California
    http://www.fleetfeetsacramento.com/
    Sacramento, 916/442-3338

  • *JEFF GALLOWAY-Sacramento
    Sacramento, CA
    Tracy Youngstedt, 916-208-9483
    tyoungstedt@pd.cityofsacramento.org
    Jeff Galloway
    runinjuryfree.com

  • *Next Level Fitness
    www.nextlevel4you.com
    Rocklin, California
    Giuseppe Petrillo
    info@nextlevel4you.com
    916/677-7332


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Half marathons make excellent marathon training runs!

Listed in the event schedule below are several Northern California half marathons to help with your marathon training.


Events Leading up to the 26th Annual California International Marathon

Dates and times are subject to change. Be sure to confirm them with the race management.
Event name is the link to the event web site.


Sun., Sept. 14 Sacramento, Buffalo Stampede 10-Miler, 916/481-2365

Sun., Oct. 5 Sacramento, Cowtown 1/2 Marathon, 916/492-8966

Sun., Oct. 5 San Jose, Rock N' Roll Half Marathon San Jose

Sun., Oct. 19 Weott, 30th Annual Humboldt Redwoods Half Marathon

Sun., Oct. 19 San Francisco, Nike Women's Half Marathon

Sun., Oct. 26 Folsom, 8th Annual Lake Natoma Four Bridges Half Marathon and 3-Person Relay

Sun., Nov. 2 Camino, Apple Hill Harvest Runs, 7.73-miler & 3.5-miler, 530/644-4552 ext. 234

Sun., Nov. 2 Clovis, The 4th Annual E Q Trail of 2 Cities Half Marathon

Sun., Nov. 2 San Francisco, The 4th Annual US Half Marathon, 419/858-3217

Sun. Nov. 2 Monterey, 3rd Annual Big Sur Half Marathon, 831/625-6226

Sun., Nov. 9 Clarksburg, Paul Reese Memorial Clarksburg 30K, 18.6 miles, 916/441-1751

Sat., Nov. 22 Davis, Davis TurkeyTrot, 5K/10K, 530/7572012

Thu., Nov. 27 Sacramento, Run to Feed the Hungry, 5K/10K, 916/719-4400

Sun., Dec. 7 Folsom to Sacramento, 26th AnnualCalifornia International Marathon, 916/983-4622
updated 1/7/2008