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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
  • Course Details
  • Entertainment
  • Road Closures/Openings

GPS Course Elevation

California International Marathon Course Map

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Fluid 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

Start to Mile 18

CIM map start to mile 18

Start to Mile 18

Mile 18 to Finish

CIM map Mile 18 to finish

Mile 18 to Finish


Runners Love Entertainment!

Below are the approximate mile locations and descriptions of the 30+ festive entertainment venues, the Thrive Zones, runners and spectators will enjoy during the 2011 CIM.  Continue to check back for the updated 2011 list.

Entertainment - 2011 CIM

Location Entertainment Act
Greenback and Fair Oaks DJ Jay (DJ/Pop)
Madison and Fair Oaks Sound Connection Pro DJ Service (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 LSB Band (R&B/Funk)
Manzanita and Fair Oaks TBA
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) Junior Toots (Reggae Singer / Son of Toots Hibbert of Toots and The Maytals)
* Coldwell Banker Wall (Fair Oaks and Morse) DJ Gino (Pop/Mash-Ups)
* Coldwell Banker Wall (Fair Oaks and Morse) PROJECT & Friends (Hip Hop)
Fair Oaks and Fulton EveryoneInRhythm.com (Drum Group)
Howe and Fair Oaks Der Spazm (Alternative Rock)
CSUS Entrance Ritmoz Latinoz (Cumbia Rock)
58th and J Street DJ Jay (DJ/Pop)
48th and J Street Otis Mourning (World-Class Sax)
38th and J Street Willie Ames (Award Winning Folk)
Alhambra and J Street Crown Point Band (Alternative Rock)
* Alhambra and L Street La Descarga (Cuban Jazz)
* Alhambra and L Street Ebo Okokan (Afro-Cuban Drum & Dance)
29th and L Street DJ Supe (DJ/Funk/R&B)
Sutter's Fort Blind Willies (Folk Rock)
* 21st and L Street (MVP's Sports Bar) Urban Fire (Live Reggae)
18th and L Street Fly Radio LA (Alternative Rock)
* 16th and L Street (de Vere's Irish Pub) Kiss ‘N Tell featuring Erika Davis (Party Cover Band)
13th and L Street Crazy Ballhead (Live Hip Hop)
11th and L Street Tessie Marie & The Poor Man Band (Rock and Blues Band)
8th and L Street Bourbon St. Boogie Woogie Band (Rock and Blues Band)
Finish Line Area River City Cowboy (Character)
West Steps Manjari Mantra Rock Band (Festival Rock)

* Kaiser Permanente Thrive Zones


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.