Spectator Information
Get ready to cheer, celebrate, and feel the excitement as runners take on the California International Marathon! From high-energy cheer zones to iconic landmarks, the course is packed with incredible spots to support and inspire. Pick your favorite spot and join the fun!
***NOTE: Spectators are not allowed at the start line. ***
***NOTE: Spectators are not allowed at the start line. ***
A full list of official CIM cheer zones will be provided soon….
- In-Shape Family Fitness Cheer Zone – Fair Oaks Blvd & McCain Rd
- In-Shape Family Fitness Halfway Point – Fair Oaks Blvd & California Ave
- In-Shape Family Fitness Relay Exchange Zone – Fair Oaks Blvd & Manzanita Ave
- CIM Breakthrough Zone – Fair Oaks Blvd & Arden Way (Montessori Village Preschool)
- Sutter Health Never Stop Zone – 28th & L St
- Finish Line Spectator Bleachers – Capitol Mall Median Near the Finish Line
The Start - Auburn-Folsom Road Next to Folsom Dam
Spectators are not allowed at the start!
Finish Festival
More info TBA
Road Closure Schedule
For up to date road closure information and closure avoidance we recommend using the WAZE app who have partnered with the California International Marathon to make your drive on race day more enjoyable.
- DepartmentThe California Highway Patrol, Sacramento Police Department, and Folsom Police mandate the road closures and have ultimate authority on executing the closing and opening of the roads during CIM.
- The road closure schedule below is subject to change on race day.
| CIM Road Closure Schedule | ||||||
| Approximate Distance On Course (Miles) |
Main Street | Closed From | Closed To | TIME CLOSED | TIME OPEN | AREA |
| Start Area | Folsom Lake Crossing | E Natoma St | Folsom-Auburn Rd | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
FOLSOM
|
| Start Area | Auburn-Folsom Rd | Eureka Rd | Overbrook Dr | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| Start Area | Folsom-Auburn Rd | Overbrook Dr | Greenback Ln | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 1 – 2 | Oak Ave Pkwy | Folsom-Auburn Rd | Santa Juanita Ave | 5:20 AM | 9:45 AM | |
| 2 – 4 | Oak Ave | Santa Juanita Ave | Hazel Ave | 6:50 AM | 8:35 AM | |
| 4 – 5 | Oak Ave | Hazel Ave | Kenneth Ave / Wachtel Way | 6:50 AM | 8:50 AM |
ORANGEVALE
|
| 5 – 6 | Oak Ave | Hazel Ave | Fair Oaks Blvd | 6:50 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 6 – 7 | Fair Oaks Blvd | Oak Ave | Greenback Ln | 6:50 AM | 9:30 AM |
CITRUS HEIGHTS
|
| 7 – 8 | Fair Oaks Blvd | Greenback Ln | Madison Ave | 6:50 AM | 9:40 AM | |
| 8 – 10 | Fair Oaks Blvd | Madison Ave | Winding Way | 7:05 AM | 10:10 AM | |
| 10 | Fair Oaks Blvd | Winding Way | Sunrise Blvd | 7:05 AM | 10:20 AM |
FAIR OAKS & RANCHO CORDOVA
|
| 10 | Sunrise Blvd | Winding Way | Gold Lake Blvd | 7:05 AM | 10:20 AM | |
| 10 – 11 | Fair Oaks Blvd | Sunrise Blvd | San Juan Ave | 7:05 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 11 – 12 | Fair Oaks Blvd | San Juan Ave | Marshall Ave | 7:05 AM | 10:45 AM | |
| 12 – 13.5 | Fair Oaks Blvd | Marshall Ave | Manzanita Ave | 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
CARMICHAEL
|
| 13.5 | Manzanita Ave | Cypress Ave | Fair Oaks Blvd | 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 13.5 | Fair Oaks Blvd | Manzanita Ave | Sutter Ave | 6:00 AM | 11:05 AM | |
| 13.5 – 15 | Fair Oaks Blvd | Sutter Ave | Marconi Ave / Palm Dr | 7:30 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 15 – 17 | Fair Oaks Blvd | Marconi Ave / Palm Dr | Arden Way | 7:30 AM | 11:45 AM | |
| 17 | Fair Oaks Blvd | Arden Way | Jacob Ln | 7:30 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 17 – 18 | Fair Oaks Blvd | Jacob Ln | Eastern Ave | 7:30 AM | 12:15 PM | |
| 18 – 19 | Fair Oaks Blvd | Eastern Ave | Watt Ave | 7:30 AM | 1:00 PM |
ARDEN-
ARCADE |
| 19 | SB Watt Ave | Northrop Ave | American River Dr | 7:30 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 19 | NB Watt Ave | American River Dr | Northrop Ave | 7:30 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 19 – 20 | Fair Oaks Blvd | Watt Ave | Munroe St | 7:30 AM | 1:15 PM | |
| 20 | Munroe St | Sierra Blvd | Park Sierra Lane | 8:00 AM | 1:15 PM | |
| 20 | Fulton Ave | Sierra Blvd | Fair Oaks Blvd | 8:00 AM | 1:15 PM | |
| 20 – 21 | Fair Oaks Blvd | Munroe St | Howe Ave | 8:00 AM | 1:20 PM | |
| 21 | Howe Ave | Feature Dr | University Ave | 8:00 AM | 1:20 PM | |
| 21 – 22 | Fair Oaks Blvd / J St / H St | Howe Ave | Carlson Dr | 8:00 AM | 1:25 PM | |
| 22 – 23 | J St | Carlson Dr | 40th St | 8:00 AM | 1:40 PM |
SACRAMENTO
|
| 23 – 24 | J St | 40th St | Alhambra Blvd | 8:00 AM | 1:50 PM | |
| 24 | Alhambra Blvd | J St | Capitol Ave / Folsom Blvd | 8:00 AM | 1:55 PM | |
| 24 – 25 | L St | Alhambra Blvd | 15th | 8:00 AM | 2:15 PM | |
| 25 – 26 | L St | 15th St | 7th St | 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| Finish Area | Capitol Mall | 5th | 10th | 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |