Local Heroes: Fastest Sacramento Area Times

by | Jan 18, 2014 | CIM History

Story #13 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM’s 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. Local Heroes Each year the CIM gives special recognition to the local male and female runner with the fastest times. “Local” is defined by...

CIM Gives Back: Youth Fitness and Running Venues

by | Jan 18, 2014 | CIM History

Story #12 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM’s 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. Youth Fitness Wins! The California International Marathon has always been a nonprofit organization. From its inception, the Sacramento Long...

CIM Drama: Close Finishes, Near Misses

by | Jan 18, 2014 | CIM History

Story #11 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM’s 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. Fastest Course in the West! Over its soon-to-be-25-year history, the California International Marathon has certainly had its share of drama....

And Then There Was…A Relay!

by | Jan 17, 2014 | CIM History

Story #10 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM’s 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. Why? When the California International Marathon came to life in 1983, the focus was on “marathon,” nothing more and nothing less. The running boom...

Hat Trick And Doubles: CIM 3- And 2-Time Winners

by | Jan 17, 2014 | CIM History

Story #9 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM’s 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. They keep coming back! As the popularity of the CIM increased among all levels of marathoners, recidivism became a healthy trend. There are 16 on...

Let Us Entertain You: Course Entertainment Review

by | Jan 17, 2014 | CIM History

Story #8 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM’s 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. Just what is it about running and music? Running and cheering spectators? Running with amusing distractions? In post-CIM conversations you are...