About the California International Marathon
& the Sacramento Running Association
| The California International Marathon (CIM) was founded in 1983 by the Sacramento Running Association (formerly Sacramento Long Distance Running Association) to bring a world-class running event to the Sacramento area. The same course develped then continues to provide runners with a fast, point-to-point, net-downhill marathon. Tracing an historic route used by the gold miners during the 1849 Gold Rush, it begins at the Folsom Dam, passes through semi-rural suburbs into bustling midtown Sacramento, and has a spectacular finish in front of the California State Capitol. The CIM's 26-mile, 385-yard distance is certified and sanctioned by USATF (#CA07004RS), and therefore is a Boston Marathon qualifier and an Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier. It is frequently a regional or national USATF Championship event as well. The event is organized by the Sacramento Running Association (SRA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Sacramento Running Association is dedicated to its mission to provide world class running events for the Sacramento region. Proceeds from Sacramento Running Association events benefit youth fitness programs, cross country course construction & maintenance, and the American River Parkway.
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The Sacramento Running Association (SRA) was established in 1982 with the mission of bringing world class running events to the Sacramento area. The first stage of this mission was fulfilled when the inaugural California International Marathon was held in December of 1983. Since then the success of the CIM has enabled the SRA to develop more events and to provide funds and resources to the beneficaries described below.
