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

The 26th California International Marathon kicked off with more than 11600 participants. Halefom Abebe, from Ethiopa, won the mens 2 hours and 16 minutes. Natalia Sokolova of St. Petersburg, Russia won on the women's marathon, finishing in 2 hours and 32 minutes.

California International Marathon draws record crowd

Human Interest Story

The California International Marathon saw conditions and a course that allowed for a great competition and thousands of runners to compete. Many local runners who did not achieve their time goal were still very satisfied with the race.

Local runners enjoy California International marathon experience.

Most people are familiar with the 26.2 mile distance of the marathon. The California International Marathon will also put of many other numbers over the weekend. There will bee over 11500 participants and it will take over 2000 volunteers to put on the race.

California International Marathon by the numbers

The twenty-sixth annual California International Marathon will begin at 7 am on Sunday and organizers want to make locals aware of street closures. More than twelve-thousand runners and walkers will hit the streets for the 26.2 mile marathon and the half-marathon.

California International Marathon This Weekend; Watch For Street Closures

Tougher than Expected, Too Many Participants

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results