California International
Marathon
Expo & Packet Pick-up
Featuring interactive exhibits, live entertainment, expert speaker panels, official CIM merchandise, product trials and all things marathon, the CIM Expo is one of the highlights of race weekend.
The CIM Expo annually hosts exhibitors featuring the brand-new designs in running gear and shoes, as well as the latest developments in sports, fitness, and nutrition. In addition, the Expo is the home of CIM participant packet pick-up for all marathon and relay participants and offers runners an opportunity to network with the CIM Pace Team leaders.
Expo Details
Friday, December 5
12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 6
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
NEW Location for 2025:
California Exposition & State Fair
1600 Exposition Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95815
ParkingEnter Cal Expo on Challenge Road (across from Starbucks) at the Blue GateProceed to Lots C and DWalk through Main Entrance GateBuildings A and B
Getting to the ExpoParticipants are encouraged to use the free parking available in Lots C & D via the Blue Gate, or utilize rideshare services to the Main Entrance Gate. Limited Shuttle buses will also operate continuously throughout expo hours on Friday and Saturday, transporting runners between the Safe Credit Union Convention Center and the CIM Expo (California Exposition and State Fair).
PACKET PICK-UP DETAILS:
- All packets must be picked up at the CIM Expo. There will be no race day pick-up.
- All runners will need to provide a government issued photo id
- All runners will need their confirmation QR code (Relay - this means both runners)
- Relay teams - One team member picks up for the entire team. Relay packets cannot be divided for individual pick-up. You will need the QR codes for both runners.
- Relay teams - If you have not already told us we will need to know which runner is running which leg.
If you need another person to pick up your race packet please send them with the proper information or they will be turned away.
Please have them:
- Bring a copy of your final instructions with your QR code (Note: you will need the QR code for both runners)
- Bring a copy of your photo ID
- Make sure the person picking up knows who is running each leg.
Jenn Kistler-McCoy
Vendor Relations Coordinator
jkm@runsra.org
If you are interested in being a vendor during the 2025 CIM Expo, please fill out this application form.
Completion of this application is not a guarantee of Expo registration. If your application is approved, our Vendor Relations team will email you with a link to register.
CIM Official Shake Out Run
December 6, 2025 @ 8:00AM
Join us at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 for the Official CIM Shakeout Run, a 2-mile shakeout run from Downtown Sacramento to the Old Sacramento Waterfront and across the Tower Bridge!
NEW location: This year we will meet in the plaza of the Downtown Commons (DOCO) at 405 K Street.
Featuring free socks courtesy of OS1st (first come, first served), Asics shoe demos, Precision Fuel & Hydration products, and JAMBAR.
The run will be led by Sacramento Run Club organizers, Fleet Feet coaches and CIM Ambassadors at different paces. All are welcome!
Be sure to listen to pace leaders during the shake out and as always be safe and abide by pedestrian laws.
Official CIM Shakeout Run co-hosted with ASICS, Fleet Feet, Precision Fuel & Hydration, OS1st, and JAMBAR
- Date: Dec. 6, 2025
- Time: 8:00 a.m.
- NEW Location: DOCO, 405 K Street, Sacramento
- Distance: approx. 2 miles (out-and-back)
- Pace/Level: All are welcome!
