Fast downhill point to point course with rolling hills. Wide start with finish on steps of the state capitol in downtown Sacramento. Great spectator support. Race temps 40-50 degrees.

California International Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

In a valiant attempt to lose his excess weight, Jeff Graybill began running three years ago. Not only has he managed to lose the weight, but he finished the California International Marathon in 3 hours, 57 minutes, 31 seconds. Graybill now advocates running for any worried couch potato thesedays, and so does John Mansoor, race director for the California race, who encourages first-timers to enter this one in particular.

Belief in Yourself can Mean a Marathon Finish in California International Marathon

In California's 20th Annual International Marathon last weekend 80-year old star marathoner Helen Klein broke a record. Her time time was 4:31:32, which shattered the previous record of 5:10:04. Klein has been named althlete of the week by the USA Track and Field.

Klein Named Athlete of the Week after Performance in California Int'l Marathon

80-year-old Helen Klein of Rancho Cordova, California beat the world marathon record for her age group by a landslide, finishing in 4 hours, 31 minutes, 32 seconds.
Klein finished way under her 4:45 goal, and beat her 5:10 record almost two-fold. The state of California has something to be extremely proud of, as this 80 year old woman has just inspired millions of people.

California International Marathon Notes: Klein, 80, sets age-group record

Philadelphia's star Marathoner from Kenya, Elly Rono, took an amazing victory at the California International Marathon on Sunday, with a time of 2:11:56. Florida's racer from Russia, Tatiana Titova, was first in the women's race with another great time, 2:33:13.

Kenyan, Russian win California International Marathon

Tougher than Expected, Too Many Participants

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results