CIM (California International Marathon)
· starts 7:00 AM
Sacramento, CA
CIM (California International Marathon) is a road race of 26.2 miles (42 km) in Sacramento, California. The next edition is on Sunday, December 6, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 663 ft (202 m); measured from its course file, it's 266 ft (81 m). It starts at 358 ft (109 m) above sea level. Its high point is 358 ft (109 m). The course runs point to point. Registration is open to all; registration opened on March 1, 2026. The field is about 8,000 runners.
There are 115 other upcoming marathons in California. CIM (California International Marathon) climbs about 25 ft a mile (5 m per km), near the middle of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about CIM (California International Marathon)
When is CIM (California International Marathon) 2026?
CIM (California International Marathon) 2026 is on Sunday, December 6, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM local time.
Where is CIM (California International Marathon)?
CIM (California International Marathon) is held in Sacramento, California.
How long is CIM (California International Marathon)?
CIM (California International Marathon) is 26.2 miles (42 km).
How much elevation gain does CIM (California International Marathon) have?
CIM (California International Marathon) has 663 ft (202 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
How do you get into CIM (California International Marathon)?
CIM (California International Marathon) has open registration. Registration opened on March 1, 2026.
What is the weather usually like at CIM (California International Marathon)?
Around CIM (California International Marathon)'s date, the day's high is typically about 56°F (13°C) and the low about 41°F (5°C), averaged over recent years.
Where can I see the CIM (California International Marathon) elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has CIM (California International Marathon)'s course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
How hilly is CIM (California International Marathon)?
CIM (California International Marathon) climbs about 25 ft a mile (5 m per km), near the middle of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.
What other marathons are there in California?
Other upcoming marathons in California include Crafton Hills Endurance Run (November 14, 2026), Santa Clarita Marathon (November 15, 2026) and Griffith Park Trail Marathon (November 21, 2026).
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