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Marathon 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
View Course Map
Google Earth CIM Course Map
Courtesy of MapWithUs.com
Videos
YouTube Virtual Tour
Courtesy of Pace Team Leader Michael Cook
YouTube Video of CIM Start
Courtesy of SRA Board Member Deirdre Fitzpatrick
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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