California International Marathon

Road Running covering 42.2 km with up to 112 m D+ in Sacramento (California, United States)

LocationSacramento, California, United StatesShow on map(38.6927° N, 121.1737° W)
Date & StatusDecember 6, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +112 m

California International Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Sacramento, California, US focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier, Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Culture & History.

The competition program features Marathon (42.2 km, +112 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 6, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (runsra.org).

California International Marathon in Sacramento (Work: "Ute Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park", Photo: NPS, License: Public Domain, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+112 m224 m - 271 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Marathon42.2 km
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+112 m D+
Elevation loss
-112 m D-
Altitude range
224 m - 271 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.5 % / 0.9 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+112 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS38.6927° N, 121.1737° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 224 m to 271 m above sea level (+112 m D+, -112 m D-)

Peak: 271 m·at 24.3 km·Ø 0.5 %
224 m240 m255 m271 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km271 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does California International Marathon take place?

California International Marathon takes place in Sacramento, California, US (start area at coordinates 38.6927° N, 121.1737° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 6, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at California International Marathon?

The competition program features Marathon (42.2 km, +112 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for California International Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +112 m of elevation gain and -112 m of elevation loss, ranging between 224 m and 271 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for California International Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (runsra.org).