Start Line Information
Race morning starts with knowing where to go! Review the start area map, find your designated staging area, and familiarize yourself with important start-line information before race day.
Start Staging Areas
CIM uses self-seeded starting corrals based on expected finish times. Review the staging areas below to determine where to line up on race morning. Be sure to note your entrance location and the time your staging area closes.
Start Staging Area Information
| Expected Finish Time | Staging Area | Entrance Location | Entrance Closes |
| AWD | Start Line | Front of Start Line | 6:50 AM |
| Invite Only | Elite Athletes | Front of Start Line | 6:50 AM |
| Invite Only | Seeded Start/NAIA Championships | East side entrance near Start Line | 6:50 AM |
| Under 2:50 | Staging Area 1 | East side of median (side load) | 6:55 AM |
| 2:50-3:05 | Staging Area 2 | East side of media (side load | 6:55 AM |
| 3:05-3:15 | Staging Area 3 | East side of median (back load) | 7:00 AM |
| 3:16-3:40 | Staging Area 4 | West side of median (side load) | 7:02 AM |
| 3:40-4:00 | Staging Area 5 | West side of median (back load) | 7:05 AM |
| 4:01-4:30 | Staging Area 6 | North of intersection (side load) | 7:08 AM |
| 4:30+ | Staging Area 7 | North of intersection (back load) | Remains Open |
Find Your Pace Group
Looking to run with a group on race day? CIM’s pace teams are organized around Boston Qualifying (BQ) standards, with additional pace groups between and beyond those standards to accommodate a range of goal finish times.
Choose the pace group that best aligns with your goal time, and visit our Pace Team page to learn more.
Sweep Runner & Start Time Information
The CIM mass start begins at 7:00 a.m. Sweep runners will cross the starting line at 7:30 a.m., following the departure of the final pace group. CIM operates on a six-hour course time limit, with the finish line closing at 1:30 p.m.
Getting to the Start Line
Runners may not drive themselves or be dropped off near the start area. Road closures will prevent access to the start line, and there is no designated drop-off zone for runners. All runners must use one of CIM’s official transportation options to reach the start. Please plan ahead to avoid risking a missed start.
Please note that gear check is not available at the start line. Gear check is available at the CIM Expo or at Bus Loading Location A on race morning.