The Storm Years: 1987 and 2001

Story #14 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM’s 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. Are we having fun yet? First let’s take a look at the reasons behind the California International Marathon’s December date. Wouldn’t you think that...

Local Heroes: Fastest Sacramento Area Times

Story #13 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM’s 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. Local Heroes Each year the CIM gives special recognition to the local male and female runner with the fastest times. “Local” is defined by...

CIM Gives Back: Youth Fitness and Running Venues

Story #12 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM’s 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. Youth Fitness Wins! The California International Marathon has always been a nonprofit organization. From its inception, the Sacramento Long...

CIM Drama: Close Finishes, Near Misses

Story #11 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM’s 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. Fastest Course in the West! Over its soon-to-be-25-year history, the California International Marathon has certainly had its share of drama....

And Then There Was…A Relay!

Story #10 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM’s 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. Why? When the California International Marathon came to life in 1983, the focus was on “marathon,” nothing more and nothing less. The running boom...