Marathon Registration
Welcome to the 2025 California International Marathon
CIM strives to offer flexible registration options to meet the diverse needs of our participants. Each marathon entry tier is designed to provide a different level of flexibility — from no flexibility in our “Unprotected Entry” (Blue) level to full transfer and deferral options in our “Worry-Free Entry” (Gold) level — empowering runners to choose the option that best fits their needs.
Please note: All regular marathon entry tiers (“Unprotected Entry” Blue,” Standard Entry” Orange, and “Worry-Free Entry” Gold) for the 2025 California International Marathon are now sold out.
However, limited charity-based entries are still available: Marathon Late Entry (Supporting Local Non-Profit Programs) & CIM-Affiliated Charity Entry (Fundraising for Partner Charities)
These entries get you into CIM 2025, AND help support a variety of charitable causes.
To view transfer & deferral information please scroll to the bottom of this page.
***Please Note: Due to course limitations we ask that you respect our six hour marathon time cut-off. Race organizers can not guarantee runner services after the 6 hour mark. This includes: course support, fluids, nutrition, official finisher items such as the finisher medal, or official results.***
Limited Spots Available
Marathon Late Entries (Supporting Local Non-Profit Programs)
Run in 2025 or Transfer in 2025 or Run in 2026
- Same registration solutions as the Marathon “Worry-Free Entry” (Gold)
- Entry to the 2025 marathon
- Transferable to the 2025 Relay (Deadline: November 17th)
- Transferable to another marathon runner looking to join the 2025 marathon (Transfer window: October 1 – November 17)
- Deferrable to the 2026 marathon.
- Partial refunds available for successful person-to-person transfers (Race entry fee will be refunded but the donation portion is non-refundable)
- Benefits Local Charities
$380
- Marathon Late Entries Percentage Filled
Marathon “Worry-Free Entry” (Gold)
Run in 2025 or Transfer in 2025 or Run in 2026
- Entry to the 2025 marathon
- Transferable to the 2025 Relay (Deadline: November 17th)
- Transferable to another marathon runner looking to join the 2025 marathon (Deadline: November 17th)
- Deferrable to the 2026 marathon.
- Non-Refundable (Unless successfully transferred)
$230
SOLD OUT
Marathon “Standard Entry” (Orange)
Run in 2025 or Transfer in 2025
- Entry to the 2025 Marathon
- Transferable to the 2025 Relay (Deadline: November 17th)
- Transferable to another marathon runner looking to join the 2025 marathon (Deadline: November 17)
- Non-Deferrable
- Non-Refundable (Unless successfully transferred)
$200
SOLD OUT
Marathon “Unprotected Entry” (Blue)
Run in 2025
- Entry to the 2025 Marathon
- Non-Transferable
- Non-Deferrable
- Non-Refundable
$180
SOLD OUT
- Marathon Gold Entries Percentage Filled 100%
- Marathon Orange Entries Percentage Filled 100%
- Marathon Blue Entries Percentage Filled 100%
Pricing includes ALL fees.
Marathon “Late Entry” (Supporting Non-Profit Programs) $380
CIM’s Marathon Late Entries that benefit local non-profit programs will be offered after the marathon sells out of all 3 registration tiers. Late Entries will have the same registration solution options as the Marathon “Worry-Free Entry” (Gold) tier, as it will be transferable or deferrable. If you are unable to run the 2025 marathon, the “Late Entries” (Supporting Charity) will allow you to transfer your bib to the 2025 relay OR transfer your 2025 marathon bib to another runner, OR defer your marathon entry to the 2026 CIM. If you transfer your Late Entry to another runner, your race entry fee ($230) will be refunded, but the donation portion ($150) of the entry is non-refundable.
Marathon “Worry-Free Entry” (Gold) $230 – SOLD OUT
The marathon Gold level entry provides the most security in your marathon registration. If you are unable to run the 2025 marathon, this “worry-free” entry will allow you to transfer your bib to the 2025 relay OR transfer your 2025 marathon bib to another runner, OR defer your marathon entry to the 2026 CIM. The marathon Gold entry is non-refundable (unless successfully transferred to another runner), but it DOES allow you to either run, transfer, or defer.
Marathon “Standard Entry” (Orange) $200 – SOLD OUT
The marathon Orange entry is our standard price option for the 2025 marathon. If you are not able to run the marathon distance, the standard marathon entry will allow you to transfer down to the relay or allow you to transfer your marathon bib to another marathon runner looking for a bib and receive a refund. The marathon Orange entry is non-deferrable and non-refundable (unless successfully transferred to another runner). You must run or transfer in 2025.
Marathon “Unprotected Entry” (Blue) $180 – SOLD OUT
This unprotected marathon entry provides the lowest price to secure a spot in the 2025 Marathon. The marathon Blue entry is non-transferable, non-deferrable, and non-refundable. Please note that this registration option has no additional safety net, it is the lowest price, but puts you at risk for no registration solution options. You must run the marathon in 2025, and there is no registration solution option available if you are unable to run.
2025 Registration Transfers
Unprotected Entry(Blue): The Blue Entry level is not eligible for any form of transfer.
Orange, Gold, and Late Entry: The Orange, Gold and Late Entry levels have two options for transfer.
Transfer your marathon entry to the 2025 In-Shape Fitness 2-Person Relay – For GOLD, ORANGE and LATE ENTRY marathon entry holders ONLY. If you are currently registered for the marathon but would prefer to transfer to the In-Shape Fitness 2-Person Relay, you can do so from your Race Roster account. This option will only be available until November 17. Here is how it works:
- Visit the CIM Race Roster page in the Spring, once the relay opens for registration
- Click the blue ‘Transfer’ button and log into your account
- Click ‘Transfer to a new event’
- Select the sub-event ‘team captain’ to create a new team.
- Be sure to complete the transaction
- Please note – this option will be available starting in Spring, when the relay registration opens.
Transfer your Full Marathon entry to another runner – For Gold, Orange and Late marathon entry holders ONLY. If you are currently registered for the full marathon but would like to transfer your entry to another runner you will have the option to do so during the transfer window October 1 – November 17. (An official “Find a Transfer” Facebook page will be available the week before the transfer window opens)
- Here is how it works:
- Visit the CIM Race Roster page
- Click the blue ‘Transfer’ button and log into your account
- Click ‘Transfer to a New Registrant’
- Enter the new runner’s email address
- The new runner will receive an email with an invitation to complete the transfer
- The new runner will pay $230 ($180 entry fee plus the $50 transfer fee) for the ability to register with a transferred entry. All money will be exchanged through Race Roster, do not exchange any money outside Race Roster.
- The new runner will automatically be assigned a Blue Entry
- The new runner will not have the ability to transfer the entry again.
- The new runner will not have the option to transfer to the relay, even if relay registration is still open.
- The new runner will not have the option to defer.
- The original runner will receive a refund of their entry fee.
Late Entries, please note – your race entry fee ($230) will be refunded, but the charity portion ($145) of the entry is non-refundable.
2025 Registration Deferrals
Standard Entry (Orange) & Unprotected Entry (Blue): The Blue & Orange Entry levels are not eligible for deferrals.
Gold Entry and Late Entry: Gold Level and Late Entries have the option to defer to the 2026 marathon.
- If you are registered under the Gold Level or Late Entry and would like to defer to the 2026 marathon, do not pick up your marathon bib at the expo.
- Gold Level and Late Entries do not need to notify us when they plan to defer.
- Any Gold Level or Late Entry holders who do not pick up their bib at the CIM Expo will automatically be sent a deferral code for a Blue Entry to the 2026 marathon by the end of December 2025.
- You must redeem your deferral code by June 1, 2026 to be registered to run in the 2026 race.
- The Gold Level and Late Entries only allows you to choose one of the three race resolution options — Run, Transfer, OR Defer. You can not defer to the 2026 race and then transfer to another runner or distance.
- Once you pick up your marathon bib at the expo, you will no longer be eligible to defer your entry to the following year.
If you are a 2024 Deferral Cold holder – please find your registration instructions in the 2024 Deferral Code Holder accordion.
2024 Deferral Code Holders - Registration Instructions
2024 Deferral Code Holder – Registration Instructions
- You will receive your 2024 Deferral code by mid-December
- Your registration window will be from January 1 to June 1.
- Look for the Deferral Code Holder registration button on the 2025 CIM registration page.
- Use your deferral code to access the correct registration button.
- You will not be charged to register (if you are, you are in the wrong registration level).
- If you do not register by the June 1 expiration date, you will not be eligible to register with your code.
- You cannot upgrade your entry to a higher level.
- This entry is equivalent to a Blue entry and will not be eligible for another deferral or transfer.
VIP Program
Get the CIM VIP Experience:
If you purchased a VIP package with your 2020 CIM registration, your VIP status is attached to your voucher code. There is no need to reregister for VIP when registering for the marathon as your VIP purchase will roll over to your next registration.
2020 information below, 2021 information coming soon…
This $290 add-on is in addition to your CIM registration and includes:
Travel:
- Private VIP pre-race pasta dinner at Hyatt Regency
- Special room block rates available for a limited number of VIPs – First come first serve
- VIP Concierge service to handle all of your race weekend needs
Entry into the Capitol Challenge
- Capitol Challenge – Run both the Capitol 5k and the California International Marathon. Earn 3 medals over CIM weekend: 5k medal (available at 5k finish), CIM medal (available at marathon finish), and Capitol Challenge medal (available at challenge tent in marathon finish festival)
Packet Pick-up:
- VIP packet pick-up area
- Premium merchandise item and goody bag
- Custom bib (Must sign up by Nov 1)
Race morning:
- Luxury charter bus to start line
- Private warming tent with food & private bathrooms at start line
- Premium gear check service
Post-race:
- VIP post-race brunch in Sutter Club
- Premium gear check service
Charity Entries
2020 Charity information coming soon…
Refund Policy
Race organizers will NOT provide refunds for ANY personal conditions or circumstances that may prevent, limit, or hinder a registrant from preparing for, traveling to, or participating in CIM (including, but not limited to, injuries, illness, travel delays, family emergencies, etc.). We do NOT provide any refunds for registrants that are unable to participate. If you register and are unable to participate, for ANY reason, NO refund will be granted.
Other registration solutions, such as transfers and deferrals are dependent on the type of registration purchased. Make sure you are aware of all of the registration solution options associated with your registration type and all of the restrictions, policies, and deadlines associated with those different options.
All registrants should also consider that certain event details are subject to change, and refunds will NOT be provided due to changes in the event details/amenities/services offered, including but not limited to: spectator presence, start time and procedures, event transportation, on-course services, pace teams, gear check, and pre and post-race amenities and experiences.
Race organizers, in conjunction with public safety officials, reserve the right to cancel the event at any time related to ensuring the safety of participants, spectators, and the community. In the event of a race cancellation, refunds, credits, or deferrals are NOT guaranteed to participants; however, race organizers will consider the cancellation circumstances and may provide participants with some registration compensation options.