SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Thousands of runners will lace up Sunday, Dec. 8, to compete in what’s known as the “fastest course in the West," or the California International Marathon.
The marathon is set to start promptly at 7 a.m. near Folsom Dam where temperatures are expected to be at a chilly 42 degrees. About two hours into the race, temperatures should be around 48 degrees and around 55 degrees at noon. The daytime high in Sacramento Sunday is forecast to be 56 degrees.
Winds are expected to be light to calm for the morning run, but may increase by the afternoon and evening hours. The run is expected to see patchy areas of fog but become partly sunny in the morning hours with mostly sunny skies by the afternoon.
Runners and spectators on the course should plan accordingly. That means long sleeves and jackets will likely be needed for those watching, and runners may want to consider leggings and/or a thin long sleeve to start the race. Layering will be your friend Sunday morning.
The CIM is a Boston Marathon qualifier and US Olympic Trials marathon qualifier. The course starts at Folsom Lake and travels the 26.2 miles down towards the Capitol. The map course details major thoroughfares such as Fair Oaks Boulevard, Oak Avenue, J Street and L Street.
