Course
Point-to-point, net-downhill road course from Folsom's foothills to the California State Capitol in Sacramento, with a net elevation drop of 366 feet (111.5 m). The route has been unchanged for over four decades and carries 17 aid stations. Course services stay open for runners within the 6-hour finish cutoff pace.
Key dates
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- ★Race daySun 6 Dec 2026
About
The California International Marathon runs point-to-point from Folsom to the State Capitol in Sacramento on a net downhill course famous for Boston qualifiers and personal bests. Held on the first Sunday of December, it is one of the fastest and most popular marathons in the United States.
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