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CIM History

The California International Marathon has a long and rich history.  It all started in 1983 with the inaugural race and is going as strong as ever today.  Take a stroll down memory lane with these extraordinary tales of the CIM...

CIM History

Many of these stories were written prior to the 2007 CIM, the 25th anniversay race, but some have been updated to include more recent information.
 

CIM's Thirty Most Memorable Moments

To help everyone celebrate the 30th Anniversary California International Marathon, thirty articles are being written to describe the "CIM's Thirty Most Memorable Moments."

Story 1

California International Marathon: How It All Began

Story 2

The Inaugural CIM: A Prayer And A Pitstop

Story 3

Standing Guard: Law Enforcement Keeps CIM Runners Safe

Story 4

Volunteers Extraordinaire: CIM Honor Roll Of Volunteers

Story 5

First Time's The Charm: CIM Debut Marathon Winners

Story 6

CIM Trends: Gangs, Gear, Gadgets and Goodies

Story 7

Those Championship Years: CIM As A National And Regional Championship Event

Story 8

Let Us Entertain You: Course Entertainment Through The Years

Story 9

Hat Trick And Doubles: CIM 3- And 2-Time Winners

Story 10

And Then There Was...A Relay!

Story 11

CIM Drama: Close Finishes, Near Misses

Story 12

CIM Gives Back: Youth Fitness and Running Venues

Story 13

Local Heroes: Fastest Times By Sacramento Area Runners

Story 14

The Storm Years: 1987 And 2001

Story 15

Women At The CIM: You've Come A Long Way Ladies

Story 16

Got Pacers? You Bet!

Story 17

Dam To Dome Fast Times: Course Records Through The Years

Story 18

CIM Entry Surges: The Boston Factor

Story 19

Against All Odds: They Came, They Ran, They Finished

Story 20

Saving The Streak: Behind The Scenes With CIM's Legacy Runners

Story 21

A Sign Of The Times: The Iraqi Runner

Story 22

The Good, The Bad And The Weird

Story 23

When I'm 64: Masters Running And The CIM

Story 24

CIM Timeline

Story 25

The 25th Anniversary CIM

Moment 1

Sister Marion Irvine Shines

Moment 2

Credibility Comes Quickly

Moment 3

Rinde Sets Sacramento Standard

Moment 4

Ryun Brings Color to Sacramento

Moment 5

'87 Storm Packed a Punch

Moment 6

Shorter Elevates Event

Moment 7

maraFUNrun Promotes Youth Fitness

Moment 8

The '92 Sprint to the Finish

Moment 9

Lawson Races to Course Record

Moment 10

Somers Claims '93 National Title

Moment 11

Hanna Goes the Distance in '93

Moment 12

Relay Serves as Stepping Stone

Moment 13

Runners "Beat Pete" For Free Pizza

Moment 14

Runner's World Touts Race

Moment 15

Entries Surge in 1995

Moment 16

Ward Delivers Impressive Debut

Moment 17

Lawson Chases $1 Million Payday

Moment 18

Carroll Breaks Women's Record

Moment 19

Deacon Claims Third Victory

Moment 20

Pace Team Leaders Lend Hand

Moment 21

Klein Sets World Mark

Moment 22

Iraqi Runner Makes History

Moment 23

Train Stops Runners

Moment 24

Orlova Edges Kryza

Moment 25

Another Sprint to the Finish

Moment 26

Running Moms Reach Trials

Moment 27

KCRA Covers Entire 2006 CIM

Moment 28

Streakers Keep the Faith

Moment 29

Blind Runners Chase Title

Moment 30

Entries Surge for 30th Race