More than 10,000 runners from across the globe will be in Sacramento for the 42nd annual California International Marathon on Sunday. While the race touts itself as the “strongest path to a Boston qualifying time,” it’s also attractive to other runners for its gentle hills and flat finish. This year’s event is also hosting the USA Track & Field Marathon Championships for elite athletes, part of the annual USATF Running Circuit, where a national champion is crowned. Here’s what to know ahead of the anticipated race.Race Event TimesCIM ExpoRace weekend will begin on Friday, Dec. 5, with the CIM Race Expo opening at noon at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Boulevard in Sacramento. That’s a new location this year. There, runners can pick up their packets, meet pacers and interact with vendors and sponsors. It will also feature a talk series and free kinesiology taping for those who would like help getting race-ready. The expo will be open until 7 p.m. It will reopen Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Runners need to bring a copy of their final instructions with a QR code and their photo ID. Learn more here. CIM Shakeout RunSaturday will also feature an organized two-mile shakeout run, so athletes can loosen their muscles and get the blood flowing ahead of race day. Check-in for the shakeout run begins at 7:30 a.m. in the DOCO plaza at 405 K Street. The run itself will begin at 8 a.m. and it will go from DOCO to the Old Sacramento Waterfront and across Sacramento’s iconic Tower Bridge. Learn more here. CIM Race DayRace day begins bright and early with Gear Check opening at 4 a.m. at Cal Expo. Runners will not be able to be dropped off at the starting line. Rather, there will be shuttle buses from Cal Expo beginning at 4:30 a.m. Learn more here. At 6:53 a.m., wheeled athletes with disabilities and ambulatory athletes with disabilities will start the marathon. The marathon and relay start at 7 a.m.CIM Road ClosuresLonger road closure information below from the Sacramento Running Association:The Capitol Mall between 7th St and 10th St will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7. 7th St will remain open.8th St, 9th St and 10th between N St and L St will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7.The Capitol Mall between 5th St and 6th St will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7. 5th St will remain open.7th Street between N St and L St will be closed beginning at 4 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, until 7 p.m. that night.Here are the road closures within Folsom and Sacramento on Sunday, beginning with closing times:2:00 a.m. – Folsom Lake Crossing will close between E Natoma Street and Folsom-Auburn Road with a reopening time of 10 a.m.2:00 a.m. – Auburn-Folsom Road will close between Eureka Road and Overbrook Drive with a reopening time of 10 a.m.2:00 a.m. – Folsom-Auburn Road will close between Overbrook Drive and Greenback Lane with a reopening time of 10 a.m.4:00 a.m. – L Street will close between 15th and 7th streets with a reopening time of 3 p.m.4:00 a.m. – Capitol Mall will close between 5th and 10th streets with a reopening time of 7 p.m.4:00 a.m. – N Street will close between 7th and 11th streets with a reopening time of 2 p.m.5:20 a.m. – Oak Ave Parkway will close between Folsom-Auburn Road and Santa Juanita Avenue with a reopening time of 9:45 a.m.6 a.m. – Manzanita Avenue will close between Cypress Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard with a reopening time of 11 a.m.6 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Marshall and Manzanita avenues with a reopening time of 11 a.m. 6 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Manzanita and Sutter avenues with a reopening time of 11:05 a.m. 6:50 a.m. – Oak Avenue will close between Santa Juanita and Hazel avenues with a reopening time of 8:35 a.m.6:50 a.m. – Oak Avenue will close between Hazel and Kenneth avenues with a reopening time of 8:50 a.m.6:50 a.m. – Oak Avenue will close between Kenneth Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard with a reopening time of 9 a.m.6:50 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Oak Avenue and Greenback Lane with a reopening time of 9:30 a.m.6:50 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Greenback Lane and Madison Avenue with a reopening time of 9:40 a.m.7:05 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Madison Avenue and Winding Way with a reopening time of 10:10 a.m.7:05 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Winding Way and Sunrise Boulevard with a reopening time of 10:20 a.m.7:05 a.m. – Sunrise Boulevard will close between Winding Way and Gold Lake Boulevard with a reopening time of 10:20 a.m.7:05 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Sunrise Boulevard and San Juan Avenue with a reopening time of 10:30 a.m.7:05 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between San Juan and Marshall avenues with a reopening time of 10:45 a.m.7:30 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Sutter and Marconi avenues with a reopening time of 11:30 a.m.7:30 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Marconi Avenue and Arden Way with a reopening time of 11:45 a.m. 7:30 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Arden Way and Jacob Lane with a reopening time of noon7:30 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Jacob Lane and Eastern Avenue with a reopening time of 12:15 p.m.7:30 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Eastern and Watt avenues with a reopening time of 1 p.m.7:30 a.m. – Southbound Watt Avenue will close between Northrop Avenue and American River Drive with a reopening time of 1 p.m.7:30 a.m. – Northbound Watt Avenue will close between American River Drive and Northrop Avenue with a reopening time of 1 p.m.7:30 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Watt Avenue and Munroe Street with a reopening time of 1:15 p.m.8 a.m. – Munroe Street will close between Sierra Boulevard and Park Sierra Lane with a reopening time of 1:15 p.m.8 a.m. – Fulton Avenue will close between Sierra and Fair Oaks boulevards with a reopening time of 1:15 p.m.8 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Munroe Street and Howe Avenue with a reopening time of 1:20 p.m.8 a.m. – Howe Avenue will close between Feature Drive and University Avenue with a reopening time of 1:20 p.m.8 a.m. – FOB / J Street / H Street will close between Howe Avenue and Carlson Drive with a reopening time of 1:25 p.m.8 a.m. – J Street will close between Carlson Drive and 40th Street with a reopening time of 1:40 p.m.8 a.m. – J Street will close between 40th Street and Alhambra Boulevard with a reopening time of 1:50 p.m.8 a.m. – Alhambra Boulevard will close between J Street and Capitol Avenue with a reopening time of 1:55 p.m.8 a.m. – L Street will close between Alhambra Boulevard and 15th Street with a reopening time of 2:15 p.m.CIM has also partnered with the WAZE app for live road closure information and routes on race day.Weather ForecastFind the latest forecast here. As of Thursday evening, no rain is expected in the 7-day forecast. The race day forecast is looking great for runners. How to track CIM runnersClick here to get updates on CIM runners. You can search by name, city, bib or team.Where to watch along the routeThere are more than a dozen cheer zones along the CIM race route this year, so spectators can build excitement for runners or celebrate their loved one’s achievement:Mile 3.1: Casa Roble HS Cheer at Casa Roble Fundamental HSMile 5: Casa Roble Jr Rams at Oak & KennethMile 10.1: Asics Cheer Zone at Fair Oaks Blvd & California Ave (Old Town Fair Oaks)Mile 13.1: Red Bull/In-Shape Fitness at Fair Oaks Blvd & Delaware Ave (Halfway Point)Mile 13.4: In-Shape Exchange Relay Zone at Fair Oaks Blvd and Manzanita BlvdMile 14.1: Canine Companions at South side of Carmichael ParkMile 15: In-Shape Fitness at Fair Oaks and Palm StreetMile 17: Cim Breakthrough Zone at Fair Oaks Blvd & Arden Way Mile 19.4 – Precision Fuel & Hydration at Watt Ave and Fair Oaks Blvd.Mile 20.5: Athleta at Fair Oaks Blvd @ the PavilionsMile 21: Nth Degree at Fair Oaks Blvd & HoweMile 21.5: BURN Running at H Street BridgeMile 21.6: Running 4 Rhett at Scottish Rite CenterMile 22: CSUS Dance at Carlson Dr & J StMile 23.5: Mercy General at J & 41stMile 24.2: Corremos Sacramento at J & AlhambraMile 24.4: Sutter Health Never Stop Zone at 28th & L StMile 25: Fleet Feet Cheer Zone at 23rd & L StMile 25.4: Unofficial Run Club at 19th & L StSee more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
More than 10,000 runners from across the globe will be in Sacramento for the 42nd annual California International Marathon on Sunday.
While the race touts itself as the “strongest path to a Boston qualifying time,” it’s also attractive to other runners for its gentle hills and flat finish. This year’s event is also hosting the USA Track & Field Marathon Championships for elite athletes, part of the annual USATF Running Circuit, where a national champion is crowned.
Here’s what to know ahead of the anticipated race.
Race Event TimesCIM Expo
Race weekend will begin on Friday, Dec. 5, with the CIM Race Expo opening at noon at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Boulevard in Sacramento. That’s a new location this year.
There, runners can pick up their packets, meet pacers and interact with vendors and sponsors. It will also feature a talk series and free kinesiology taping for those who would like help getting race-ready. The expo will be open until 7 p.m.
It will reopen Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Runners need to bring a copy of their final instructions with a QR code and their photo ID.
CIM Shakeout Run
Saturday will also feature an organized two-mile shakeout run, so athletes can loosen their muscles and get the blood flowing ahead of race day.
Check-in for the shakeout run begins at 7:30 a.m. in the DOCO plaza at 405 K Street. The run itself will begin at 8 a.m. and it will go from DOCO to the Old Sacramento Waterfront and across Sacramento’s iconic Tower Bridge.
CIM Race Day
Race day begins bright and early with Gear Check opening at 4 a.m. at Cal Expo. Runners will not be able to be dropped off at the starting line. Rather, there will be shuttle buses from Cal Expo beginning at 4:30 a.m. Learn more here.
At 6:53 a.m., wheeled athletes with disabilities and ambulatory athletes with disabilities will start the marathon.
The marathon and relay start at 7 a.m.
CIM Road Closures
Longer road closure information below from the Sacramento Running Association:
The Capitol Mall between 7th St and 10th St will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7. 7th St will remain open.8th St, 9th St and 10th between N St and L St will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7.The Capitol Mall between 5th St and 6th St will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7. 5th St will remain open.7th Street between N St and L St will be closed beginning at 4 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, until 7 p.m. that night.
Here are the road closures within Folsom and Sacramento on Sunday, beginning with closing times:
2:00 a.m. – Folsom Lake Crossing will close between E Natoma Street and Folsom-Auburn Road with a reopening time of 10 a.m.2:00 a.m. – Auburn-Folsom Road will close between Eureka Road and Overbrook Drive with a reopening time of 10 a.m.2:00 a.m. – Folsom-Auburn Road will close between Overbrook Drive and Greenback Lane with a reopening time of 10 a.m.4:00 a.m. – L Street will close between 15th and 7th streets with a reopening time of 3 p.m.4:00 a.m. – Capitol Mall will close between 5th and 10th streets with a reopening time of 7 p.m.4:00 a.m. – N Street will close between 7th and 11th streets with a reopening time of 2 p.m.5:20 a.m. – Oak Ave Parkway will close between Folsom-Auburn Road and Santa Juanita Avenue with a reopening time of 9:45 a.m.6 a.m. – Manzanita Avenue will close between Cypress Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard with a reopening time of 11 a.m.6 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Marshall and Manzanita avenues with a reopening time of 11 a.m. 6 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Manzanita and Sutter avenues with a reopening time of 11:05 a.m. 6:50 a.m. – Oak Avenue will close between Santa Juanita and Hazel avenues with a reopening time of 8:35 a.m.6:50 a.m. – Oak Avenue will close between Hazel and Kenneth avenues with a reopening time of 8:50 a.m.6:50 a.m. – Oak Avenue will close between Kenneth Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard with a reopening time of 9 a.m.6:50 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Oak Avenue and Greenback Lane with a reopening time of 9:30 a.m.6:50 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Greenback Lane and Madison Avenue with a reopening time of 9:40 a.m.7:05 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Madison Avenue and Winding Way with a reopening time of 10:10 a.m.7:05 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Winding Way and Sunrise Boulevard with a reopening time of 10:20 a.m.7:05 a.m. – Sunrise Boulevard will close between Winding Way and Gold Lake Boulevard with a reopening time of 10:20 a.m.7:05 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Sunrise Boulevard and San Juan Avenue with a reopening time of 10:30 a.m.7:05 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between San Juan and Marshall avenues with a reopening time of 10:45 a.m.7:30 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Sutter and Marconi avenues with a reopening time of 11:30 a.m.7:30 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Marconi Avenue and Arden Way with a reopening time of 11:45 a.m.
7:30 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Arden Way and Jacob Lane with a reopening time of noon7:30 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Jacob Lane and Eastern Avenue with a reopening time of 12:15 p.m.7:30 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Eastern and Watt avenues with a reopening time of 1 p.m.7:30 a.m. – Southbound Watt Avenue will close between Northrop Avenue and American River Drive with a reopening time of 1 p.m.7:30 a.m. – Northbound Watt Avenue will close between American River Drive and Northrop Avenue with a reopening time of 1 p.m.7:30 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Watt Avenue and Munroe Street with a reopening time of 1:15 p.m.8 a.m. – Munroe Street will close between Sierra Boulevard and Park Sierra Lane with a reopening time of 1:15 p.m.8 a.m. – Fulton Avenue will close between Sierra and Fair Oaks boulevards with a reopening time of 1:15 p.m.8 a.m. – Fair Oaks Boulevard will close between Munroe Street and Howe Avenue with a reopening time of 1:20 p.m.8 a.m. – Howe Avenue will close between Feature Drive and University Avenue with a reopening time of 1:20 p.m.8 a.m. – FOB / J Street / H Street will close between Howe Avenue and Carlson Drive with a reopening time of 1:25 p.m.8 a.m. – J Street will close between Carlson Drive and 40th Street with a reopening time of 1:40 p.m.8 a.m. – J Street will close between 40th Street and Alhambra Boulevard with a reopening time of 1:50 p.m.8 a.m. – Alhambra Boulevard will close between J Street and Capitol Avenue with a reopening time of 1:55 p.m.8 a.m. – L Street will close between Alhambra Boulevard and 15th Street with a reopening time of 2:15 p.m.
CIM has also partnered with the WAZE app for live road closure information and routes on race day.
Weather Forecast
Find the latest forecast here.
As of Thursday evening, no rain is expected in the 7-day forecast.
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Thursday evening weather forecast for Sacramento Valley
The race day forecast is looking great for runners.
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I’m not running @runSRA_CIM Sunday, but if I were, I’d be pretty happy about this forecast.
It’ll be chilly at the start line (maybe even foggy) but clouds, light winds and typical December temperatures will be great for those going the full distance!
Spectators, dress warm! pic.twitter.com/R1iOGrlMi3
— Heather Waldman (@KCRAHeather) December 3, 2025
How to track CIM runners
Click here to get updates on CIM runners. You can search by name, city, bib or team.
Where to watch along the route
There are more than a dozen cheer zones along the CIM race route this year, so spectators can build excitement for runners or celebrate their loved one’s achievement:
Mile 3.1: Casa Roble HS Cheer at Casa Roble Fundamental HSMile 5: Casa Roble Jr Rams at Oak & KennethMile 10.1: Asics Cheer Zone at Fair Oaks Blvd & California Ave (Old Town Fair Oaks)Mile 13.1: Red Bull/In-Shape Fitness at Fair Oaks Blvd & Delaware Ave (Halfway Point)Mile 13.4: In-Shape Exchange Relay Zone at Fair Oaks Blvd and Manzanita BlvdMile 14.1: Canine Companions at South side of Carmichael ParkMile 15: In-Shape Fitness at Fair Oaks and Palm StreetMile 17: Cim Breakthrough Zone at Fair Oaks Blvd & Arden Way Mile 19.4 – Precision Fuel & Hydration at Watt Ave and Fair Oaks Blvd.Mile 20.5: Athleta at Fair Oaks Blvd @ the PavilionsMile 21: Nth Degree at Fair Oaks Blvd & HoweMile 21.5: BURN Running at H Street BridgeMile 21.6: Running 4 Rhett at Scottish Rite CenterMile 22: CSUS Dance at Carlson Dr & J StMile 23.5: Mercy General at J & 41stMile 24.2: Corremos Sacramento at J & AlhambraMile 24.4: Sutter Health Never Stop Zone at 28th & L StMile 25: Fleet Feet Cheer Zone at 23rd & L StMile 25.4: Unofficial Run Club at 19th & L St
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