Relay Serves as Stepping Stone

Nov. 6, 2012 Twelfth in a series of the top 30 moments from the California International Marathon’s colorful history. The 30th anniversary race is on Dec. 2. By John Schumacher Four-person event energizes runners to tackle marathon The idea was to give runners a taste...

Hanna Goes the Distance in ’93

Nov. 5, 2012 Eleventh in a series of the top 30 moments from the California International Marathon’s colorful history. The 30th anniversary race is on Dec. 2. By John Schumacher Looking for a good workout, he races to personal record Rich Hanna wanted to get in a...

Somers Claims ’93 National Title

Nov. 2, 2012 Tenth in a series of the top 30 moments from the California International Marathon’s colorful history. The 30th anniversary race is on Dec. 2. By John Schumacher Former UC Davis runner later became Olympian Linda Somers never gave up. She just kept...

Lawson Races to Course Record

Nov. 1, 2012 Ninth in a series of the top 30 moments from the California International Marathon’s colorful history. The 30th anniversary race is on Dec. 2. By John Schumacher Go-for-broke effort in 1993 produces 2:10:27 standard Jerry Lawson was all in. The talented...

The ’92 Sprint to the Finish

Oct. 31, 2012 Eighth in a series of the top 30 moments from the California International Marathon’s colorful history. The 30th anniversary race is on Dec. 2. By John Schumacher Plasencia nudges past Brantly in stirring battle of Olympians There are many ways to win a...

maraFUNrun Promotes Youth Fitness

Oct. 30, 2012 Seventh in a series of the top 30 moments from the California International Marathon’s colorful history. The 30th anniversary race is on Dec. 2. By John Schumacher Inspired by Kenny King, event grows since 1988 Muffet McCleneghan got hooked on the...