CIM aims to further promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the running community through its Community Development Program. The Community Development Program is designed to create greater pathways to CIM participation for groups under-represented in marathon participation and in the running community as a whole. CIM prioritizes making its race a safe, accessible, and welcoming environment for everyone.

Community Development Group Support

The Group Support Program aims to support groups, clubs, and organizations by helping with the cost of group entries for those that actively support and promote diversity in the running community, including but not limited to, groups supporting BIPOC runners, athletes with disabilities, non-binary athletes, and LGBTQ+ athletes.

CIM Community Development Mile 1 Program Application

The Community Development Program is designed to create greater pathways to CIM participation for groups under-represented in marathons and the running community as a whole. CIM prioritizes making their race a safe, accessible, and welcoming environment for everyone

The Mile 1 Program specifically aims to help First-Time marathon runners from under-represented running communities, run their first marathon at CIM. Qualified runners will receive a complimentary CIM race entry.

This application is for Individual First-Time Marathoners seeking support, if this is not your first marathon or you are looking for group/club support, please go to and fill out the Community Development Group Support Application.

Please fill out the questions below to apply for the Mile 1 Program.