Press Releases

Super Sunday Run focuses on football, family and fun

Race offers football fun with stadium finish and tailgate party The eighth annual Super Sunday Run on Feb. 5 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 and football with...

Oyugi, Kiptoo claim CIM victories

Perfect day for running leads to fast times across the board Kenya’s Nelson Oyugi surged past fellow countryman and defending champion Elisha Barno just after the 26-mile mark to win the 34th annual California International Marathon in 2 hours, 11 minutes and 40...

Road closures set for 34th annual CIM

A mile-by-mile look at California International Marathon schedule The 34th annual California International Marathon, organized by the Sacramento Running Association, is set for Dec. 4 at 7 a.m. A field of 9,000 marathoners and 3,500 relay runners is expected, with...

CIM boosts Sacramento

For 34 years, race offers support, competition and inspiration Amid the opening of the Golden 1 Center, the broad success of the area’s professional sports teams and the return of prominent events to Sacramento, the California International Marathon continues to...

Road closures set for 34th annual CIM

A mile-by-mile look at California International Marathon schedule The 34th annual California International Marathon, organized by the Sacramento Running Association, is set for Dec. 4 at 7 a.m. A field of 9,000 marathoners and 3,500 relay runners is expected, with...

American runners chase CIM prize bonuses

Elite field includes top American female runner and three past CIM champions For the elite American runners in this year’s California International Marathon field, there is an added incentive to run fast – a $5,000 incentive to be exact. The Sacramento Running...

Run the Parkway gives back to area’s crown jewel

October 28, 2016 For immediate release Half marathon and 20-mile run to serve as CIM tune-up The Sacramento Running Association, organizers of the California International Marathon, and the American River Parkway Foundation will host the inaugural Run the Parkway...

CIM adds American bonuses to prize purse

September 29, 2016 For immediate release Elite field includes top female runner and past CIM champion The Sacramento Running Association today announced it has added an American Performance List bonus to its $50,000 prize purse for the 34th annual California...

Capital Cross Challenge brings cross country runners to Sacramento

September 28, 2016 For immediate release Youth, high school and collegiate runners will compete at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex Youth, high school and collegiate cross country runners will convene at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex on Saturday, Oct. 1 for the second annual...

CIM reaches registration cap

September 1, 2016 For immediate release Charity, time standard entries 
still available for Dec. 4 race The California International Marathon reached its 8,000-runner cap more than three months before the race and has closed general registration. The race, organized...