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

Heather Lieberg broke Helena's female marathon record on her way to qualifying for the U.S. Olympic marathon trials with her time of 2 hours 39 minutes and 53 seconds.

Lieberg Sets Olympic Trials Qualifying Time

Thousands of runners braved freezing cold temperatures during the California International Marathon on Sunday.

Runners Brave Freezing Temps at California International Marathon

Human Interest Story

Todd Kodet signed up to run in a race five years ago. He's not stopped running since. He finished last year's California International Marathon in under five hours.

Motivations Vary as Runners Prepare for 31st California International Marathon

Some runners finished the California International Marathon in various states of exhaustion and others, despite the cold, raised their arms triumphantly in celebration of completing the 26.2 mile race.

For California International Marathon Finishers, Pride Outweighs Cold Conditions

Tougher than Expected, Too Many Participants

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results