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...

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...

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...

Oct. 29, 2012 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 Marathon gold medalist sparked running boom No one deserves more credit for triggering the...

Oct. 26, 2012 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 Runners head for phone booths to escape rain, 50-mph winds Just call it ‘The Storm Year.’...

Oct. 25, 2012 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 Shumacher Former mile great lends hand with television, celebrity race Jim Ryun gave the California...

Oct. 24, 2012 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 Former Casa Roble standout delivers 2:14 effort in 1984 Consider the list of top home-grown...

Oct. 23, 2012 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 Second-year event hosts national championships Credibility didn’t take long to arrive at...

Oct. 22, 2012 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 Nun prays for good weather, qualifies for Olympic Trials Thank God for Sister Marion Irvine....