California International Marathon Expo & Packet Pick-up

2023 information below, updated information coming summer 2024.

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 6
12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 7
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location:
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
1400 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814

Hall D
Enter via the North Lobby on J Street

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 (marathon only)
  • Relay teams only need the team name and the names of the runners.  One team member picks up for the entire team.  Relay packets can not be divided for individual pick-up.

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 (Marathon Only)
  • bring a copy of your photo ID

CIM Official Shake Out Run

Sponsored by Bare Performance Nutrition

Join us for a 2-mile shakeout run through Downtown Sacramento and the Old Sacramento Waterfront on Saturday morning before the race.

Run with Team BPN and BPN athletes; CIM ambassadors; first-timers; running clubs and teams; and all levels of runners before you pick up your bib at the expo.

Shakeout run participants have the opportunity to score free swag, including BPN + CIM t-shirts.

Special thanks to Fleet Feet Sacramento CIM coaches who will help guide everyone along the scenic route. 

Date: Dec. 7, 2023
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Safe Credit Union Convention Center, outside the West Lobby on K and 13th streets
Distance: approx. 2 miles
Pace/Level: All are welcome!
Route details: Begin outside the West Lobby of the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, on K and 13th Streets 

  • Run west along K Street
  • Continue up K Street, passing Golden 1 Center
  • Go underneath pedestrian underpass into Old Sacramento Waterfront
  • Continue along K Street
  • Turn left onto the Sacramento River Parkway Trail, along the Sacramento River
  • Turn left on Capitol Avenue (at the Tower Bridge) 
  • Turn left on 7th Street
  • Turn right on K Street
  • Head back to the Convention Center for post-shakeout coffee and then head into the CIM Expo (entrance on J and 14th streets)
    No RSVP needed, just show up!