Marathon Registration
December 6, 2026
Welcome to the 2026 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: 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.****
Marathon “Worry-Free Entry” (Gold)
Run in 2026 or Transfer in 2026 or Run in 2027
- Entry to the 2026 marathon
- Transferable to the 2026 Relay (Starting October 1st)
- Transferable to another marathon runner looking to join the 2026 marathon (Starting October 1st)
- Deferrable to the 2027 marathon.
- Non-Refundable (Unless successfully transferred)
$230
Plus fees
Marathon “Standard Entry” (Orange)
Run in 2026 or Transfer in 2026
- Entry to the 2026 Marathon
- Transferable to the 2026 Relay (Starting October 1st)
- Transferable to another marathon runner looking to join the 2026 marathon (Starting October 1st)
- Non-Deferrable
- Non-Refundable (Unless successfully transferred)
$200
Plus fees
Marathon “Unprotected Entry” (Blue)
Run in 2026
- Entry to the 2026 Marathon
- Non-Transferable
- Non-Deferrable
- Non-Refundable
$180
Plus fees
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Marathon “Worry-Free Entry” (Gold) $230
The marathon Gold level entry provides the most security in your marathon registration. If you are unable to run the 2026 marathon, this “worry-free” entry will allow you to transfer your bib to the 2026 relay OR transfer your 2026 marathon bib to another runner, OR defer your marathon entry to the 2027 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
The marathon Orange entry is our standard price option for the 2026 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 2026.
Marathon “Unprotected Entry” (Blue) $180
This unprotected marathon entry provides the lowest price to secure a spot in the 2026 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 2026, and there is no registration solution option available if you are unable to run