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 - Leg 1 Start Line Buses depart from locations A and B
5:30 am - Leg 1 Start Line Buses depart from locations C and D 5:30 - 6:30 am - Leg 1 Start Area Shuttle Buses running 7:00 am - Leg 2 Bus departs from location A
7:00 am - Race start 8:30 am - Beer Garden and Finish Festival opens (10th & L)
11:00 am - Marathon 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 TIMING 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
A registered runner on your relay team must pick up the team's race packet in person at the CIM Expo. This runner will pick up the materials for the ENTIRE relay team - runners will NOT be allowed to pick up their individual shirt and packet. We do not mail race materials or give them out on race day.
Relay bibs are organized by team name, in alphabetical order. Know your team name!Also, keep in mind, if your team name starts with the word Team (ie Team Smith) be sure to look for your team under 'T' for Team, not 'S' for Smith. If your team name starts with a number, hashtag or other symbol be sure to tell the volunteers.
You may have someone else pick up your team packet. Make sure the team knows who is picking up.
TEAM UPDATES AT THE EXPO
Need to update your team? Not a problem! Teams can add or replace runners at the Expo, when you pick up your team's packet. If you are registering or adding a new runner, be sure to have the runner's: Name, DOB, email address, and emergency contact phone number. Important to note: We can not guarantee shirt sizes for any team members registered late but we will do our best to accommodate.
If you are updating a team, pick up your packet and shirts first then head to the Relay Solutions Desk, directly in front of the relay packet pick-up.
RELAY SOLUTIONS DESK AND INFO BOOTH
The Relay Solutions Desk is the place to go to update registration information and resolve any other registration questions. If you are updating a team, pick up your packet and shirts first then head to the Relay Solutions Desk.
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.
RELAY REGISTRATION
The relay is sold out. New team registration will NOT be available at the Expo.
RACE NUMBER
ALL relay team members must wear an official race number on the front of their body, pinned to their outer layer of clothing during the race. Numbers must be fully visible at all times (not cut, folded or obscured). Teams with runners who run without their bib properly attached and displayed risk not having their finish time and split times recorded and not being listed in the results.
Runners are NOT allowed to run with more than one bib. Runners registered in the marathon may NOT also run a leg of the relay. Runners caught running with more than one bib will be disqualified.
TIMING CHIP
Your timing chip will be included in your race packet.
There is ONE chip per team, and it is to be worn around your ankle and handed off from one teammate to the next at each relay exchange.
Your chip MUST be worn around your ankle. If the chip is not worn around your ankle, your time will not be recorded.
Your chip is NOT disposable. Look for the chip removal volunteers shortly after you finish to return your chip.
Any teams not turning in their ankle band and timing chip at the end of the race will be charged for the chip and band.
Once you receive your bib at the CIM Expo, please take a few minutes before race morning to thoroughly complete the information on the back of your bib.
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
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.
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
Relay Leg 1 (CIM Start Line: 7550 Folsom-Auburn Rd, Folsom)
Relay runners should follow the same protocol as marathon runners for getting to the start.
Bus transportation from the relay exchange zone (end of leg 1) is available for all relay runners back to the marathon finish at the State Capitol.
There are no buses that transport runners back to the start or back to their hotels.
Relay Leg 2 (Relay Exchange #2: 4010 Manzanita Avenue, Carmichael)
Do not take the bus to the marathon start!
Relay runners are allowed to take the bus or may have someone drop them off at the relay exchange zone.
Bus transportation will ONLY be available from Pick-Up Location A (N Street & 11th Street).
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 - LEG ONE
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.
FUELING AND HYDRATION
The California International Marathon will have 17 aid stations spread throughout the course, each stocked with water and nuun performance. 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.
Your Race Week Hydration Plan Is HERE
WEATHER FORECAST
The current weather forecast calls for the morning low at the Start Line in Folsom to be in the low 40s, 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 the outer most layer of clothing.
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
ROAD CLOSURES
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 appwho 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
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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.
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
