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California International Marathon (CIM)
Sacramento, CA | Dec 7, 2025
Distance
26.2 mi
Participation Type
Individual
Course Type
Point-to-Point
Race Finish Status
Finished
Terrain
Road
5.0
Difficulty level:
Manageable
PR-worthy Qualifier Race Family-friendly
Adjectives used to describe the race
Flat Smooth Competitive
Race Report
Great marathon whether you're doing your first or trying to qualify for Boston, pretty flat with a few minor rolling hills.
Pro Tips for First-Time Racers
Gels were the only nutrition and only available at 3 aid stations
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Pre-Race Experience
Registration
5
Communication
5
Parking/Shuttles
5
Bathrooms
5
Race Briefing
N/A
Expo/Packet pick-up
5
During Race Experience
Course signage
5
Water availability
5
Fuel/Food options
1
Aid station organization
3
Transition/Drop bag area
N/A
Volunteers
5
On-course bathrooms
3
Post Race Experience
Medals
4
Swag/T-shirt
3
Finish line food
N/A
Food vendors
N/A
Race Expo
3
Bathrooms
N/A