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California International Marathon
California International Marathon is a marathon event held in Sacramento, California. It is usually held in December; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 10,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- December
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Field size
- ~10,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- December (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Distances
- Marathon
- Field size
- About 10,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- runrocknroll.com
About the California International Marathon
A fast, net-downhill point-to-point marathon from Folsom Dam to the State Capitol in Sacramento, prized as a Boston and Olympic Trials qualifier, with over 10,000 runners. Registration regularly sells out at record pace.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- FindMyMarathon Top 50 BQ Races 2026 — #1 (BQ rate 30.6%, PR score 100.4, Downhill); USATF-certified; renowned fast Boston-qualifier and Olympic Trials qualifying course; net-downhill point-to-point
- Notes
- Popular fast marathon
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California International Marathon: common questions
- When is the California International Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in December. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the California International Marathon held?
- In Sacramento, California.
- What distances does the California International Marathon offer?
- Marathon.
- How many people run the California International Marathon?
- About 10,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the California International Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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