Marathon Blue Entry (Economy) $165

This base-level marathon entry provides the lowest price to secure a spot in the 2024 Marathon. The Marathon Blue entry is non-transferable, non-deferrable, non-refundable.  You must run the marathon in 2024, there is no registration solution option available if you are unable to run.

Marathon Orange Entry (Standard) $185

The marathon Orange entry is the mid-priced option for the 2024 marathon. If you end up unable to run the marathon distance, the preferred marathon entry will allow you to transfer down to the relay distance or allow you to transfer your marathon bib to another marathon runner looking for a bib. The Marathon Orange entry is non-deferrable and non-refundable.  You must run or transfer in 2024.

When is the deadline to transfer?
The deadline to transfer to the relay is October 1, 2024. The deadline to transfer the marathon bib to another runner is November 18th, 2024.  After November 18th, 2024, there is no registration solution available to you if you are unable to run.

Marathon Gold Entry (Premium) $215

The Marathon Gold Entry provides the most security and value in your marathon registration. If you are unable to run the 2024 marathon, this premium race entry will allow you to transfer your bib to the 2024 relay distance or transfer your 2024 marathon bib to another runner, OR defer your marathon entry to the 2025 CIM.  The Marathon Gold Entry is non-refundable, but it DOES allow you to either run, transfer, or defer.

If I purchased the Gold entry do I need to let you know that I’ll be deferring to the next year?
No. If you don’t pick up your bib on the race weekend of CIM 2024, we will automatically send you a deferral code that you will use to register for the 2025 race. You must redeem your deferral code by July 1, 2025 to be registered to run in the 2025 race.

When is the deadline to transfer?
The deadline to transfer down to the relay is October 1, 2024. The deadline to transfer your 2024 marathon bib to another marathon runner is November 18th, 2024.

Can I defer my bib to 2025 and then transfer to another runner or relay in 2025?
No, the Gold entry only allows you to choose one of the three race resolution options — Run, Transfer, OR Defer.

Marathon Late Entries (supporting charity) $295

CIM’s Marathon Late Entries that benefit local charities will be offered after the marathon sells out of all 3 registration tiers. Late Entries will have the same registration solution options at the Marathon Gold entry tier, as they will be transferable or deferrable.

Refund Policy:

The California International Marathon and 2-Person Relay will NOT provide refunds to registrants for ANY reason.

Race organizers will NOT provide refunds for ANY  personal conditions or circumstances that may prevent, limit, or hinder a registrant from preparing for, traveling to, or participating in CIM (including, but not limited to, injuries, illness, travel delays, family emergencies, etc.). We do NOT provide any refunds for registrants that are unable to participate. If you register and are unable to participate, for ANY reason, NO refund will be granted.

Other registration solutions, such as transfers and deferrals are dependent on the type of registration purchased.  Make sure you are aware of all of the registration solution options associated with your registration type and all of the restrictions, policies, and deadlines associated with those different options.

All registrants should also consider that certain event details are subject to change, and refunds will NOT be provided due to changes in the event details/amenities/services offered, including but not limited to: spectator presence, start time and procedures, event transportation, on-course services, pace teams, gear check, and pre and post-race amenities and experiences.

Race organizers, in conjunction with public safety officials, reserve the right to cancel the event at any time related to ensuring the safety of participants, spectators, and the community. In the event of a race cancellation, refunds, credits, or deferrals are NOT guaranteed to participants; however, race organizers will consider the cancellation circumstances and may provide participants with some registration compensation options.