2022 Marathon Final Runner Instructions

by | Nov 30, 2022 | CIM

Race week has arrived!

IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

Below are your final runner instructions. Please be sure to review all the details below for essential race weekend and race day information!

Additional reminders will be posted on runCIM.org and on social media over these final few days.

Thank you for choosing the California International Marathon and good luck on Sunday!

GREATEST HITS 

Though we hope you read this entire email as this is ALL very important information, here are the most important points that we want you to see:

  • The CIM Expo will be at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
  • You must show your government issued photo ID and QR code, located below to receive your bib (and, if someone is picking up for you, also the Authorization Form)
  • Reminder: No gear check at the start; finish area gear check only
  • For security reasons, runners can NOT be dropped off near the start.  All runners must take a bus or shuttle to the start
  • Runners can take any of our official race transportation, your bib is your ticket to ride.  Please Review

Questions about the greatest hits?  Keep reading, the answers are likely below.  If not, check the website for...the rest of the story.  

RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
12:00 pm - CIM Expo opens
7:00 pm - CIM Expo closes 
 
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 
9:00 am - CIM Expo opens
10:30 am - Gear Check opens at the Finish Line (10th Street) 
5:00 pm - CIM Expo closes
6:00 pm - Gear Check Closes at the Finish Line

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
4:00 am - Gear Check opens at the Finish Line (10th Street)
5:00 am - Start Line Buses depart from locations A and B 
5:30 am - Start Line Buses depart from locations C and D  
5:30 - 6:30 am - Start Area Shuttle Buses running 
7:00 am - Race start
8:30 am - Beer Garden and Finish Festival opens (10th & L)
11:00 am - Elite Award Ceremony
1:30 pm - Finish Area closes

2022 CIM EVENT PROGRAM

The Sacramento Running Association continually strives to improve our sustainability efforts with all our events. This year we have moved to a digital event program in an effort to reduce the amount of paper and waste produced by the California International Marathon. Please enjoy viewing your 2022 Event Program HERE.  
EXPO AND BIB INFORMATION
 
EXPO INFO

Hall D
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center 
1400 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814
  
Friday, December 2 - 12pm-7pm
Saturday, December 3 - 9am-5pm 

PACKET PICK-UP 

General Marathon Packet Pick-Up: Bib numbers will be dynamically assigned in the marathon packet area. You will need your QR Code to have your bib assigned as well as your photo ID. 

VIP Packet Pick-Up: VIP Packet Pick-Up will be at the VIP booth  - look for the red carpet! VIPs will not need their QR codes. 

Seeded Start (Sub-Elite):  You will find your bib at the VIP desk. You will not need your QR code. 

Elite Packet Pick-up:  Elite runners will receive their race week information from the Elite Director.

You may have someone else pick up your packet for you.  The person picking up on your behalf will need:

  • Completed (by you) Packet Pick-up Authorization Form 
  • Copy of your government issued photo ID
  • Your QR Code
  • Please be kind to your friend and supply them with the proper tools to pick up your bib.  If they do not have all the above, they will be turned away.

SOLUTIONS DESK AND INFO BOOTH

The Marathon Solutions Desk will be located just in front of the marathon packet pick-up tables and is the place to go to update registration information (i.e. name spelled wrong, wrong birthdate, wrong gender...)  and resolve any other registration questions.

For all other questions (i.e. busing questions, directions, gear check info...) or for Lost & Found, the Info Booth will be located immediately to your left as you enter the Expo.  

RUNNER TRACKING

The 2022 California International Marathon is featuring the latest in real-time race tracking by providing Live Results via our partner RTRT.me.
  • Live Web Tracker - See times and current pace within seconds of a participant crossing each split point. Estimated times will be provided based on current pace.
  • Live Leaderboard - See who is winning via the Live Leaderboard. Top runners in each category will be displayed in real-time as they lead the way through the course.
  • Live Map Tracking - Participant locations will be plotted on the interactive course map as progress is made on course. The position of each participant is estimated based on the most recent timing received from the bib read. NOTE: Participants do not need to carry their phones for this feature to work. 
  • Mobile App - Features include Live Participant Tracking, Push Notifications, Leaderboards, and Map Tracking
  • Click here to view the CIM Dashboard.

Unofficial results will be available on the CIM website starting noon on Sunday.  

OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE - PRESENTED BY ASICS

We are excited for you to see our official merchandise booth with our new official shoe and apparel partner - ASICS.  Visit the ASICS booth, just past the packet pick-up area at the expo and also at the finish line.

NEED A RIDE TO THE EXPO?  

SacRT has partnered with the Sacramento Running Association to offer free rides on fixed-route buses and light rail trains for California International Marathon race and expo attendees.  Click here for more information.  

SHAKEOUT RUN

Join us Saturday December 3 at 8:30 a.m. before the Expo for a quick shakeout run.  Click here for more information.  

USED SHOE DONATIONS

We have once again teamed up with Goodwill Industries who will be accepting gently used shoes and clothing at the CIM Expo. 

SAFETY FIRST

The California International Marathon has teamed up with UC Davis and RaceSafe and together we're creating a standard of care and safety for our athlete community. We kindly request that you provide critical health information to our medical team in advance. That will help them to appropriately care for you. Click here to confirm you are participating.
RACE MORNING

GETTING TO THE START 

Runners are not permitted to be dropped off near the Start Line.  All runners must use one of the Buses or Shuttles provided.  Be sure to know which bus or shuttle you plan to use before race day.  

What is the difference between a Bus and Shuttle?
  • Bus
    • Leave from Finish Line Area (Location A) and near select Partner Hotels (Locations B, C, D) (check with hotel for parking availability, prices)
    • Return buses available after the race from finish to select Partner Hotel locations B, C, and D. 
    • Upon arrival at the Start Area, runners can remain on buses until shortly before the start

  • Shuttle
    • 3 drop-off locations available near start area
    • Runner drop-off only: no parking available, no return bus from Finish Area 
    • Shuttles run on a loop so runners must exit upon arrival to the Start Area

Check out this informative transportation video.
FINISH AREA GEAR CHECK

THERE ARE NO GEAR CHECK SERVICES OFFERED AT THE START LINE.  Gear check services are provided in the FINISH AREA ONLY.  Any items taken on buses, shuttles, or to the start area will NOT be returned to you.  All items discarded at the start line or in the first 2 miles of the course will be donated to local charities.

Finish Area Gear Check Location - 10th Street in front of the State Capitol

Saturday, December 3  — 10:30 am-6:00 pm
**Note: Participants dropping off gear on Saturday will receive FREE pair of running gloves courtesy UC Davis Health. While supplies last.
Sunday, December 4 — 4:00 am-4:45 am (prior to bus load near Location A)**Note: We recommend dropping off on Saturday to avoid race day lines and stress.

SELF-SEEDED START STAGING AREAS  

There are multiple entrances to the Start Staging Areas available to runners, sorted by your expected finish time; these are NOT assigned corrals. Please review the self-seeded start corral staging schedule HERE and on race day line up in the appropriate pace range so you and all of your fellow runners will have a fair start and a chance to perform your best.

COURSE PREVIEW VIDEO

Would you like to preview the course before race day?  Check out the Neurun app in this video tutorial.  

FUELING AND HYDRATION 

The California International Marathon will have 17 aid stations spread throughout the course, each stocked with nuun and water, in that order. Four of these stops will also be stocked with GU Gels, GU Chews, and fruit. Click HERE for more on-course fueling and hydration information. 

Optimize your hydration with Nuun Endurance

WEATHER FORECAST

The current weather forecast calls for the morning low at the Start Line in Folsom to be in the low 40's, with highs at the Finish Line in Sacramento in the low-50s with a chance of rain. Check the weather conditions before you leave your hotel room on race morning.  Here are some race day tips that apply regardless of the weather: 

  • Dress in layers! You can always shed unwanted clothing at the start line and the first two aid stations.  Look for the volunteers waving the "Throw Me Your Clothes" signs. Do not litter the streets with unwanted clothing as we have designated bins.  Clothes shed at the start and on the course will be donated to a non-profit - you will NOT get them back. 
  • Wear your bib on your outermost layer.  Timing chips covered by clothing may not work effectively.  
  • Stay on the bus! If you rode the bus to the start, stay on the bus. Runners are allowed to stay on the buses until 15 minutes prior to the start of the race. 

SPECTATOR INFORMATION

Click HERE to view the spectator information page-and then send the link to all your adoring fans! This page has information on parking tips, directions to the best spectator locations and the course entertainment list.

The best spots on the course for spectators are...

  • Old Town Fair Oaks - Mile 10 
  • Fair Oaks Boulevard and Manzanita Avenue - Mile 13.5
  • Loehmann's Plaza - Mile 20.4
  • California State Capitol - Finish Festival

The road closure schedule can be viewed by clicking HERE. For up to date road closure information and closure avoidance we recommend using the WAZE app who have partnered with the California International Marathon.

AFTER THE RACE

FINISH FESTIVAL

The Finish Festival will open to the public at 8:30am on race day. All Finish Festival attendees are required to pass through one of three designated Security Checkpoints. All bags are subject to inspection by Security Checkpoint staff.

To learn more about CIM event rules and security procedures, including a list of prohibited items, click here.

MARATHON FOTO

Order now and save $10 on your race photos!  Secure all your digital images for only $69.95.  Take advantage of this limited time offer before prices increase to $79.95.

PARTICIPANT SHIRT SWAP

Having second thoughts about the shirt size you selected?  Not a problem!  Unworn participant shirts can be swapped at the swap booth, located in the finish area near the merchandise booth, while supplies last. 

BEER GARDEN - PRESENTED BY Firestone Walker

A premium beer garden will be setup at this year's CIM in downtown Sacramento. Beers available will include - 805 Blonde Ale, Cali Squeeze Blood Orange Hefewiezen, and Mind Haze IPA. 

*Must have a valid ID to enter the beer garden.

CIM to Boston!

CIM is the leading Boston Marathon qualifying race in the country, and to celebrate that, we hope you will ring the "BQ Bell", presented by Matrix, at the finish line when you get your qualifier.

FUN EXTRAS 

SOCIAL MEDIA

The California International Marathon and the Sacramento Running Association have an active presence on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. We encourage all of you to engage with us and other runners using your own social media accounts.

Official Twitter Hashtags: #runCIM #breakthroughin22 #road2CIM - use these in all of your tweets and posts

Official Twitter Accounts: SRA/CIM, @runSRA_CIM

Official CIM Facebook Page: LINK

Official SRA Facebook Page: LINK

Official Instagram Account:  LINK

2022 VIRTUAL GOODY BAG

All entrants will receive an email  following CIM with special offers from Race partners. Keep an eye out!
SPECIAL "RE-RUN" REGISTRATION FOR 2023

Lock in now for 2023 at the special lowest price of $149 with the "Re-Run" Registration option that opens on Monday, Dec 5.  Limited spots available at the low price.  Look for the "Re-Run" Registration link on the CIM website after the race and in the Virtual Goody Bag!

LOYAL RUNNER PROGRAM

It's back!  The Loyal Runner Program is returning starting in 2023.  If you have run CIM 10 or more times please visit our website for more information about the program.  You must register for the program to receive the benefits so check it out!