Press Releases
Question Time with Shadrack Biwott
Q&A with Boston Marathon’s Third Place Finisher, Folsom’s Shadrack Biwott On Monday, April 16 Folsom resident Shadrack Biwott was the first American across the line at the 122nd Boston Marathon, placing 3rd in 2:18:35—the highest ever finish at a World...
Vaughn Upsets Strong American Field, Kibii Defends Title at 2018 Credit Union SACTOWN Run
Race raises nearly $240,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The SACTOWN Run, organized by the Sacramento Running Association and sponsored by credit unions from California and Nevada, raised $238,000 for Children’s Miracle...
Professional Runners Set to Compete for Credit Union SACTOWN Run’s $12,000 Prize Purse
Returning champion Jane Kibii and top American runners from across the country headline the 2018 SACTOWN 10-Mile race The eighth annual Credit Union SACTOWN Run will host a strong field of professional athletes on Sunday, April 8 as the USA Track &...
California International Marathon Earns Gold Level Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport for Social and Environmental Initiatives
EUGENE, February 21, 2018--The 2017 California International Marathon (CIM) produced by the Sacramento Running Association has officially earned gold level certification from the Council for Responsible Sport (Council), an Oregon-based nonprofit that...
Super Sunday Run delivers fun for everyone
Reid, Cridebring win 10k races; Mallory, Ferrara top 5k runs The California Family Fitness Super Sunday Run started with live music, footballs tossed around and a pair of kids’ races to set the tone for a fun, festive day. At the end of the ninth annual...
Sacramento Running Association Hall of Fame class of 2018 announced
Anex Harms, Harms, King, McIntosh, Miller earn nods Local running legends and pioneers in the sport of long distance running headline the Sacramento Running Association’s sixth Hall of Fame class. Local women’s running pioneer and UC Davis standout Tena...
Super Sunday Run focuses on football, family and fun
Race to serve as part of USATF Pacific Association Grand Prix Championships The ninth annual Super Sunday Run on Feb. 4 offers Sacramento a chance to start the football fun with a guilt-free run. The race, which features a 10k and a 5k, focuses on family...
Ritchie, Hall crowned national champions at CIM
Perfect day for running leads to fast times across the board Timothy Ritchie and Sara Hall executed very different race strategies but both secured 2017 USATF Marathon Championship titles at the 35th annual California International Marathon on Sunday....
California International Marathon Quick Facts
What: California International Marathon When: Sunday, December 3. 7:00 a.m. start Where: Folsom Dam to State capitol Who: 11,000 marathoners, 3,500 CIM Relay Challenge runners, 3,500 UC Davis Children’s Hospital maraFUNrun 5k participants, 55,000...
CIM to celebrate 35 years with record numbers and added excitement
Added participant services and course elements highlight 35-year celebration The California International Marathon will celebrate 35 years on December 3 with its largest field of runners, a prestigious national designation as the host of the USATF Marathon...