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2026 Registration Transfers

Unprotected Entry(Blue):  The Blue Entry level is not eligible for any form of transfer.

Orange and Gold Entry: The Orange and Gold Entry levels have two options for transfer.

Transfer your marathon entry to the 2026 In-Shape Fitness 2-Person Relay – For GOLD, and ORANGE marathon entry holders ONLY. If you are currently registered for the marathon but would prefer to transfer to the In-Shape Fitness 2-Person Relay, you can do so from your Race Roster account. This option will only be available until November 16. Here is how it works:

  • If you are ready to transfer your marathon entry to the relay please email info@runsra.org.
  • After you are transferrned to Relay Team Captain, you can invite your teammate with a shareable invite link from your Race Roster dashboard.
  • If you need to find a teammate use our Relay Friend Finder

Transfer your Full Marathon entry to another runner – For Gold and Orange marathon entry holders ONLY. If you are currently registered for the full marathon but would like to transfer your entry to another runner you will have the option to do so during the transfer window October 1 – November 16. (Visit our official message board to connect with other runners regarding transfers.)

  • Here is how it works:
    • Visit the CIM Race Roster page
    • Click the blue ‘Transfer’ button and log into your account
    • Click ‘Transfer to a New Registrant’
    • Enter the new runner’s email address
  • The new runner will receive an email with an invitation to complete the transfer
  •  The new runner will pay $230 ($180 blue level entry fee plus the $50 transfer fee) for the ability to register with a transferred entry. All money will be exchanged through Race Roster, do not exchange any money outside Race Roster.
  • The new runner will automatically be assigned a Blue Entry
  • The new runner will not have the ability to transfer the entry again.
  • The new runner will not have the option to transfer to the relay, even if relay registration is still open.
  • The new runner will not have the option to defer.
  • The original runner will receive a refund of their entry fee.
  • Bib transfers apply to marathon entries ONLY. Add-ons (VIP, Run the Parkway, etc.) do not transfer.

2026 Registration Deferrals

Standard Entry (Orange) & Unprotected Entry (Blue): The Blue & Orange Entry levels are not eligible for deferrals.

Gold Entry Entry: Gold Level Entries have the option to defer to the 2027 marathon.

  •  If you are registered under the Gold Level Entry and would like to defer to the 2027 marathon, do not pick up your marathon bib at the expo.
  • Gold Level Entries do not need to notify us when they plan to defer.
  • Any Gold Level Entry holders who do not pick up their bib at the CIM Expo will be sent a deferral code for a Blue Entry to the 2027 marathon by the end of December 2026.
    • You must redeem your deferral code by June 1, 2027 to be registered to run in the 2027 race.
    • The Gold Level Entries only allows you to choose one of the three race resolution options — Run, Transfer, OR Defer. You can not defer to the 2027 race and then transfer to another runner or distance.
    • Once you pick up your marathon bib at the expo, you will no longer be eligible to defer your entry to the following year.

2025 Deferral Code Holders – Registration Instructions

2025 Deferral Code Holder – Registration Instructions 

  • You will receive your 2025 Deferral code by mid-December
  • Your registration window will be from January 1 to June 1.
  • Look for the Deferral Code Holder registration button on the 2026 CIM registration page.
  • Use your deferral code to access the correct registration button.
  • You will not be charged to register (if you are, you are in the wrong registration level).
  • If you do not register by the June 1 expiration date, you will not be eligible to register with your code.
  • You cannot upgrade your entry to a higher level.
  • This entry is equivalent to a Blue entry and will not be eligible for another deferral or transfer.

Refund Policy

The California International Marathon and In-Shape Family Fitness CIM 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.