California International Marathon: Which Sacramento-area roads will be closed due to race?
Scores of runners will flood the streets of Sacramento when the 41st California International Marathon returns this weekend, closing roads and affecting traffic.
The marathon follows a 26-mile course from Folsom Dam to the California State Capitol in Sacramento.
“With a course that has remained unchanged since its inception, the marathon will temporarily close several streets in downtown, midtown and East Sacramento starting Friday, Dec. 6,” the city of Sacramento said in a news release.
Here’s what you need to know:
What is the California International Marathon?
The California International Marathon is organized by the Sacramento Running Association.
The nonprofit organization, which established in 1982, aims to bring world-class running events to the Sacramento area.
The first California International Marathon was held in December 1983.
Since then, the event has provided opportunities for more than 100,000 runners of all speeds in 40 years.
The Sacramento-based marathon is certified and sanctioned by USA Track and Field.
It’s considered a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon and U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon, according to the Sacramento Running Association.
When and where does race start? End?
The California International Marathon will begin promptly at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 7550 Folsom-Auburn Road, near the Folsom Dam in Folsom.
Runners have up to six hours to finish the race at a pace of approximately 13:44 minutes per mile or less.
The finish line is at 1220 Ninth St. in Sacramento.
An awards ceremony will be held for the top 10 finishers in the elite division at 11 a.m., and the marathon finish line will close at 1:30 p.m.
Where are road closures in Sacramento area?
There will be road closures during the event described by organizers as “fastest course in the West.”
Some roads will be closed up to 52 hours prior to the start of the race.
Folsom-Auburn Road to the north of the start area will be closed to through traffic at the intersection of Eureka Road beginning at 3 a.m. Sunday, Dec 8.
It reopens at 9:30 a.m. the same day.
In its release, the city of Sacramento said additional roads will be affected due to the marathon.
Here’s when and where:
Friday, Dec. 6, at 8 a.m. to Sunday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m.
- Capitol Mall from Eighth to Ninth streets
- 10th Street from L to N streets
- Ninth Street from L to N streets
- Traffic Circle (south) from Ninth to 10th streets
Saturday, Dec. 7, at 8 a.m. to Sunday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m.
- Capitol Mall from Seventh to Eighth streets
- N Street from Eighth to Ninth streets
Sunday, Dec. 8, from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- L Street from Seventh to 15th streets
- Eighth Street from L to N streets
- N Street from from Seventh to 13th streets
Where can I find up-to-date info on local street closures?
The California Highway Patrol will be on duty to help navigate the traffic, both runners and drivers.
The CHP, Sacramento Police Department and Folsom Police Department mandate the road closures and have ultimate authority to close and open the roads during the race, the California International Marathon website said.
The road closure schedule is subject to change on race day.
For up-to-date information on street closures and how to avoid them, marathon organizers recommend using the Waze app.
This story was originally published December 5, 2024 at 2:29 PM.