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The Course

Find out all sorts of information about the California International Marathon here.  Read below to learn about:

  • Course Map
  • Course Elevation
  • Fluid and Aid Stations
  • Litter Disposal
  • Course Details
  • Entertainment
  • Road Closures/Openings

Maps


Videos

YouTube Virtual Tour

Courtesy of Pace Team Leader Michael Cook

YouTube Video of CIM Start

Courtesy of SRA Board Member Deirdre Fitzpatrick

Road Closure Schedule

For more information about road closures and openings, intersection details, and travel tips, check out the Road Closure Info page by clicking on the link below.

Energy Gel Locations

Energy gels will be handed out at Miles 13, 20 and 23. DO NOT LITTER. We ask you to be sure to dispose of spent packets at fluid stations. 

Fluid and Aid Stations

Station Location Mile
#1 Casa Roble HS & Oak Ave. 3.3
#2 Fire station on Oak Ave. 5.5
#3 Edgewood (Greenback) & FO Blvd. 7.5
#4 Madison & FO Blvd. 8.5
#5 Old Fair Oaks Village 10.3
#6 California & FO Blvd. 13
#7 P.O. Carmichael Park & FO Blvd. 14.4
#8 El Camino & FO Blvd. 15.5
#9 Arden & FO Blvd. 16.5
#10 Stewart & FO Blvd. 17.8
#11 Watt & FO Blvd. 19.4
#12 Loehman's Plaza (Munroe & FO Blvd.) 20.4
#13 Howe Ave & FO Blvd. 21.1
#14 CSUS (Carlson & H St.) 22
#15 Mercy Hosp (41st & J St.) 23.5
#16 Sutter Hosp (28th & L St.) 24.5
#17 19th St & J St. 25.3

Litter Prevention

PLEASE DO NOT LITTER! On your 26.2-mile journey, please be considerate of the local residents. Discard your spent gel packets, empty water cups, disposable layers of clothing (plastic ponchos, gloves, garbage bags, old clothes, etc.) at the containers provided at the fluid stations. The CIM has volunteers and staff who clear the course of these items, but this can take several days, especially if the litter is extensive. Meanwhile the very people who allow you to run through their neighborhoods must view the unsightly debris. This gives not only running events but also runners themselves a bad rap. Our organizations and participants are considered to be environmetnally sensitve groups, but wanton littering during an event tarnishes that image. Thank you in advance for following the guidelines above.

Runners Love Entertainment!

Below is information for the 2012 CIM.  Be sure to check back for updated information for the 2013 CIM.

Below are the approximate mile locations and descriptions of the 30+ festive entertainment venues runners and spectators will enjoy during the 2012 CIM.

Entertainment - 2012 CIM

Location Entertainment Act
Greenback and Fair Oaks DJ Jay (DJ/Pop)
Old Town Fair Oaks Rupert Duncan Band (Country)
Old Town Fair Oaks Peter Franklin Band (Rock)
Old Town Fair Oaks and Crestline Bella Vista H.S. Band
California and Fair Oaks Manjari Mantra Rock Band (Festival Rock)
California and Fair Oaks Diplomatz Dance Team (Hip Hop Dance & Cheer)
Manzanita and Fair Oaks DJ Rigatony (Mash Ups from Every Era)
Manzanita and Fair Oaks DJ JB (Pop & Mainstream Mix)
El Camino and Fair Oaks El Camino H.S. Band
Arden Way and Fair Oaks The VibroCounts (Surf Rock Band)
Watt Avenue and Fair Oaks DJ Apollo (Pop/Greek DJ)
Coldwell Banker Wall (Fair Oaks and Morse) "Grim Reaper!" (Character)
Coldwell Banker Wall (Fair Oaks and Morse) Lane 5 (High Energy Live Rock Cover Band)
Coldwell Banker Wall (Fair Oaks and Morse) Ebo Okokan & La Descarga (Afro Cuban Folklorico & Jazz)
Fair Oaks and Fulton EveryoneInRhythm.com (Interactive Drum Group)
Howe and Fair Oaks DJ Bree Bee (Fun Up Lifting Vocal House Music)
CSUS Entrance DJ Aaron Taylor (Pop House Electro Mix)
58th and J Street DJ Jay (DJ/Pop)
50th and J Street Blame It On Bossa (Live Mix of Jazz & Rock)
48th and J Street Otis Mourning (World-Class Sax)
38th and J Street Liz Ryder Band (Americana-Newgrass)
Alhambra and J Street Dj Brittany Jane (80s house blend)
Alhambra and L Street DJ Double D Promo (Mash Ups & Pop)
29th and L Street DJ Supe (DJ/Funk/R&B)
21st and L Street (MVP's Sports Bar) Urban Fire (Live Reggae)
18th and L Street Ray Iaea Jazz Project (Live Modern Jazz Duo)
16th and L Street (de Vere's Irish Pub) Stepping Stone (Traditional Irish)
16th and L Street (de Vere's Irish Pub) One-Eyed Reilly (Irish American)
16th and L Street (de Vere's Irish Pub) Midway Marvels (Americana)
13th and L Street Crazy Ballhead (Live Hip Hop)
11th and L Street Bourbon St. Boogie Woogie Band (Rock and Blues Band)
8th and L Street DJ Junior (House Mash Up Mix)
Finish Line Area River City Cowboy (Character)
West Steps Red Hot Peppers Trio (Traditional Jazz)

The Blue Mile

Below is information for the 2012 CIM.  Be sure to check back for updated information for the 2013 CIM.

THE PARTY AT THE WALL

Coldwell Banker
440 Drake Circle (intersection of Drake and Fair Oaks)
8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Food Trucks, Drinks, Photo Booth, Music, Kid's Activities, Fun!

Wear your blue!

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