42.195 km

Distance

138 m

Dénivelé positif

4:18:00

Temps moyen d'arrivée

8 500

Finishers au total

1983

Fondé en

Plat

Profil

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Parcours et dénivelé

The California International Marathon features a scenic point-to-point course beginning in the Sierra Nevada foothills and finishing at the State Capitol in downtown Sacramento. The route follows the American River Bike Trail for much of the race, offering shaded, tree-lined paths with minimal elevation change. This fast, certified course is perfect for qualifying times and personal records.

Surface: road Profil: Plat

Météo

Température 10°C

Humidité 65%

Risque de pluie 35%

Cool morning temperatures with mild afternoon conditions. Occasional rain is possible during December in Sacramento, but the course is generally dry.

The Race

Sacramento

Histoires & Légendes

Born in the Running Boom

1983 Origin

The California International Marathon was founded in 1983, during the golden age of mass-participation running. Now 43 years old, it has established itself as a beloved fixture in Sacramento, growing from its early editions into a race with genuine character and loyal following.

A Course Built for Speed

2018 Record

The course record of 02:07:54, set by David Goggins in 2018, speaks to what the California International Marathon offers elite athletes: a fast, honest course where serious times are achievable. The record has drawn increasingly competitive fields year after year.

The Fast Lane

Course

Runners come to the California International Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through Sacramento has a reputation as a PB factory, with the roads seemingly designed to keep your pace honest and your splits consistent from start to finish.

Boston Qualifier

Tradition

The California International Marathon is a certified Boston qualifier, and that three-letter abbreviation — BQ — transforms the race from an event into a gateway. Every year, runners come to Sacramento not just to finish but to chase a time that unlocks the world's most exclusive marathon.

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Record du parcours

02:07:54

David Goggins (2018)

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Anecdotes

▸ One of the fastest marathon courses in North America, with the American River Bike Trail providing a scenic, protected running environment.
▸ Known as the 'Boston Marathon Qualifier' due to its fast, flat course and December timing allowing runners to qualify early.
▸ The race starts in the Sierra Nevada foothills and finishes at the California State Capitol in downtown Sacramento, crossing 26.2 miles of Sacramento County.
▸ Established in 1983, the California International Marathon has grown to be one of the largest marathons in the western United States with consistently high participation.

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