Fast downhill point to point course with rolling hills. Wide start with finish on steps of the state capitol in downtown Sacramento. Great spectator support. Race temps 40-50 degrees.

California International Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Facing rain, wind and cold, Bruce Deacon of Canada and Irina Safarova of Russia win the California International Marathon.

Bruce Deacon and Irina Safarova battled heavy rain and a bone-chilling head wind to win the 19th California International Marathon on Sunday.

California International Marathon: Nice performance on nasty day

Human Interest Story

Bruce Deacon says a little inspiration from his "surrogate mom," Gloria Boyle who suffers from cancer helped him win Sunday's Califonia International Marathon.

California International Marathon Notes: Winner receives inspiration

Runners faced bone-chilling temps

Bruce Deacon of Victoria, British Columbia, and Irina Safarova of Orenburg, Russia, withstood bone-chilling elements to win the men's and women's divisions of the 19th California International Marathon on Sunday.

Deacon became the event's first three-time winner in the 26-mile, 385-yard race from Folsom Dam to the steps of the state Capitol. Along with the challenging journey of the marathon, runners had to deal with a driving rain and constant wind. Deacon's winning time was 2 hours, 22 minutes and 12 seconds. Safarova won the women's race in 2:36:36. Each winner took home a $10,000 first-place check.

Deacon, Safarova win California International Marathon

Defending men's champion Elly Rono and newcomer Kristin Beaney-Chisum head the field at the California International Marathon.

Elite runners headline California International Marathon

Tougher than Expected, Too Many Participants

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results