CIM Launch Party
Your #Road2CIM starts Now!
Meet new friends and get yourself ready to train for the California International Marathon!
Join us to celebrate the beginning of your CIM training cycle. Find a local CIM Ambassador meetup, run with friends, or just get out there for a few miles to kick off the start of the CIM training cycle.
Attend any Launch Party events and get a chance to win CIM Gear!
See below if there is an official meetup group near you. (events may be subject to change or update, please check frequently before attending)
Sacramento, CA
Hosted by CIM
Date: 7/20/26
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Location: Drake’s: the Barn | 985 Riverfront St, West Sacramento, CA 95691
Whether you’re training for the marathon, supporting someone who is coaching, or just a fan of our hometown marathon — this event is for you! Come run, connect, and kick off the training cycle with excitement!
All ages and paces are welcome. This is a FREE event, but rsvp is required…
What to Expect:
- Group Run led by the Sacramento Running Club!
- Exclusive Free T-Shirts for the first 300 attendees
- Precision Fuel & Hydration samples
- Ice-Cream Provided by ASICS
- Official CIM Coaches from Fleet Feet
- Run Clubs, Volunteer Groups, and Additional Partner Tents!
Eugene, OR
Hosted by CIM Ambassador Mike Pagalan
Date: 7/16/26
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Xicha Brewing | 747 E 32nd Ave Ste B, Eugene, OR 97405
Teaming with Eugene Running Co and Silenus Run Club. Fuel and hydration will be provided before and after the run. Walkers and runners are welcome to join us. A 5k and 4 mile route will be provided for the event. After the run, we will grab some amazing tacos and brews while raffling some prizes from our sponsors and talk about CIM.
Instagram & Event Contact: @silenus_run_club
Detroit, MI
Hosted by CIM Ambassador Sara Huvaere
Date: 8/2/26
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Belle Isle Aquarium | 3 Inselruhe Ave, Detroit, MI 48207
Instagram: @sarahuvaere
We will be celebrating those training for CIM this year as well as others who will be running other marathons and half’s! This is a time to celebrate and support each other!
RSVP
Brooklyn, NY
Hosted by CIM Ambassador Angelo Sinchi
Date: 7/19/26
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Brooklyn Running Co. | 480 bergen st brooklyn, NY 11217
Instagram: @angelo.sinchi
Whether you’re training for your first marathon, chasing a PR, or simply looking to enjoy the miles with others, this run is for you. From NYC to every finish line this fall and winter, let’s get this miles in.
Brea, CA
Hosted by Ambassador Allan Jay Garcia
Date: 7/14/26
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: A Snail’s Pace Running Shop | 1040 E Imperial Hwy # F2, Brea, CA 92821
Contact: info@asnailspace.net
Instagram: @Alohaguyruns
Atlanta, GA
Hosted by CIM Ambassador January Pugh + ASICS
Date: 8/18/26
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Big Peach Midtown | 800 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Instagram:@allthingsjanuary
Running CIM—or thinking about it? Join us as we kick off marathon training season with a fun community run, great giveaways, ASICS shoe demos, post-run food, and more. Whether you’re training for CIM, another fall race, or just want to run with the community, everyone is welcome!
Houston, TX
Hosted by CIM Ambassadors Rodel Allen Enderez & Krystle Hodge
Date: 7/29/26
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Patterson Park | 2205 Patterson St, Houston, TX 77007
Join us and the Good Guys Run Club for an evening of miles and community as we officially kick off the 2026 training season. Whether you’re training for the CIM, another fall/winter race, or simply looking for a fun run with great people, all are welcome! 🕡 Meet at 6:45 PM 👟Run starts at 7:00 PM 🛣️ 3-mile and 4-mile route options available 🎁 Post-run giveaways from CIM, Precision Fuel & Hydration, Garmin and the League of Garmin begin at 7:50 PM
RSVP
Brentwood, CA
Hosted by CIM Ambassador Catherine Joy Buban
Date: 8/1/26
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Brentwood, exact location TBD
5k fun run followed by a block party with Fleet Feet Brentwood, local food vendors, a photobooth and DJ for some chill vibes. This is an open invite so all runners and clubs are welcome – in attendance will be Coco County Run Club, ConRitmo, At Least a 10k Tuesday to name a few.
Instagram: @_caatheriine_
Folsom, CA
Hosted by CIM Ambassador David Damron
Date: 8/8/26
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Instagram: @DavidDamron
