Do you want to check a marathon off of your “bucket list”? There is no better place to do just that than at the California International Marathon! Join the CIM “First-Timer” Program and let our team give you the support and inspiration to accomplish your goal and to finally say, “I ran a marathon!”

The Sacramento Running Association (SRA) is looking for people who have never run 26.2 miles to join us in our “First-Timer” Program for the California International Marathon. The program is designed to help new marathoners by providing them with a meaningful support system and valuable information geared at first-time marathoners throughout the training process and during race weekend.

All first-timer applicants will be accepted into the program.  You must be registered for CIM 2021 to join the program.

Benefits

• Official CIM training plans (beginner and intermediate)
• Personal support from CIM mentors throughout training via private Facebook group
• Online Q+A chat sessions with CIM coach
• Nutrition and fueling advice
• Invitations to “CIM University” seminars and to join in supported training runs
• Special “First-Timer” marathon medal (in addition to standard finisher medal)
• Finish line reunion tent (tentative)

First-Timer Important dates

1. Application deadline: July 23, 2021
2. CIM 18-Week training start date:  August 1, 2021
3. Run the Parkway 20-Mile: November 7, 2021
4. CIM: December 5, 2021