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 high 50s. 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.
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 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.
Remind your fans to get downtown early and allow ample time to park and enter the finish area in time to see you finish.
The Finish Festival will open to the public at 8:00 am on race day. All Finish Festival attendees are required to pass through one of two designated Security Checkpoints on N Street and 9th or 10th Streets. All bags are subject to inspection by Security Checkpoint staff.
The best place to have your fans watch your finish is from the bleachers on Capitol Mall right next to the finish line at 7th Street. Spectators and runners can reunite after the race at the alphabetical overhead signs in the Official Runner Reunion Zone on the Capital Mall median between 8th and 9th streets.
NEW CIM FINISH AREA LAYOUT
Check out the NEW Finish Area map
As you approach the CIM finish, please note the NEW finish approach: all mass marathon and relay leg-2 runners will now follow L Street → left on 8th Street → RIGHT onto Capitol Mall to reach the NEW Mass Finish at 7th & Capitol Mall.
After finishing, you’ll move through the Finisher Controlled Zone to receive your medal, hydration, snacks, and other finisher gifts. You can reunite with family and friends under the overhead alphabetical signs in the Official Runner Reunion Area on the Capital Mall median between 8th and 9th Streets. Gear Check pickup will be located at 9th Street & Capitol Mall.
FINISH FESTIVAL
After exiting the Finisher Controlled Zone and reuniting with family and friends, finishers can head to the finish festival in front of the State Capitol building on 10th Street and redeem their free Baja Fresh burrito and complimentary Firestone Walker beer inside the Post Race Party Zone. This area also includes popular photo ops such as the BQ Bell and 26.2 displays, merchandise at the Fleet Feet & ASICS tent, and a shirt swap station for exchanging your race shirt size if needed.
Also note, the ONLY entrances and exits to the finish festival are from the south on N Street and 9th or 10th Street. There is NO access to enter or exit the finish area from the north and NO access to cross the course along L Street. Plan yours and your spectators’ parking, entrance, and exit plan accordingly.
Runners staying at partner hotels in Point West or Folsom can board return buses on N Street between 9th and 10th from 10:30 a.m.–1:45 p.m., and all rideshare and runner pick-up must occur at Roosevelt Park 2 blocks south of the finish area.
MARATHON FOTO
Smile! MarathonFoto will be there to photograph your accomplishments on race day. Be sure to have your bib visible and keep an eye out for our photographers in the bright colored vests along the course!
To make sure you have the best race day photos please follow these tips:
- Make sure your bib is on the outmost layer of clothing
- Make sure your bib is on the front of your body
- If we can’t see your bib, you won’t see your photos
- Smile! Remember, you paid to do this!
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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 Brewing Company
Celebrate your finish in a premium beer garden after the race. Beers available will include: 805, Cali Squeeze Blood Orange Hefewiezen and Mind Haze IPA, 8ZERO5 (non-alcoholic).
 *Must have a valid ID to enter the beer garden.
FUN EXTRAS
INSPIRE A BREAKTHORUGH
Need an extra push to get through “The Wall” at mile 17?
Send in a special message, quote, or photo to yourself or a loved one and we’ll put it up on the Breakthrough Zone big screen!
These messages will be displayed, at random, to thousands of runners powering through one of the most challenging points of the CIM course.
Send your message now!
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 #CIM40 #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
2025 VIRTUAL GOODY BAG
All entrants will receive an email following CIM with special offers from Race partners. Keep an eye out!
Enter for a chance to win a personalized race print from Trackstar
Our official race print provider is giving away a personalized race print and Garmin Forerunner ($440 value). All you have to do is click this link and enter your email at the top of their website. Winner announced the day after the race.
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