Nov. 26, 2012 Twenty-sixth 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 Sperandeo, Pfeifer savor their 2006 achievement The running moms stood tall in the...

Nov. 23, 2012 Twenty-fifth 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 Ndambuki nips Kabiso in dramatic 2006 duel Their faces said it all. Kenyan Jonathan...

Nov. 22, 2012 Twenty-fourth 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 Late 2005 surge produces closest women’s finish Elena Orlova hung back, waiting...

Nov. 21, 2012 Twenty-third 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 But race officials lobby for Boston qualifiers With less than a mile to go in the...

Nov. 20, 2012 Twenty-second 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 At 16, Al-Bahadly competes after fall of Saddam Hussein The California International...

Nov. 19, 2012 Twenty-first 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 At 80, local running legend keeps providing inspiration She didn’t start running...

Nov. 16, 2012 Twentieth 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 Move in 2001 helps runners If your goal is the Boston Marathon, the California...

Nov. 15, 2012 Nineteenth 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 Canadian standout completes hat trick with 2001 triumph He’s not flashy and doesn’t own...

Nov. 14, 2012 Eighteenth 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 Australian’s effort helped merit Olympic selection Nickey Carroll came to the...

Nov. 13, 2012 Seventeenth 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 New Balance bonus adds drama to pursuit of American record With a $1 million payday...