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

Human Interest Story

All fifty states and twenty countries were represented in the sea of more than thirteen thousand runners present for the California International Marathon this past weekend.

Record Numbers Compete in California International Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Despite the cold and wind that engulfed Sacramento, Tesfaye-Girma Bekele and Buzunesh Deba won the men and women's overall titles in the California International Marathon.

Sacramento's Marathon Runners Brave the Cold

Several reporters from the Sacramento Bee trained for the California International Marathon. Preparation appears to be the major factor in getting to the starting line. Logistics seem to be rule one for marathon racing.

Run, Sacramento

Tesfaye Girma-Bekele won the California International Marathon with a time of 2 hours 13 minutes and 42 seconds. Josh Cox followed closely with a time of 2 hours 13 minutes and 52 seconds.

California International Marathon 2009 Results: Bronx Resident Tesfaye Bekele Wins, Josh Cox 2nd

Tougher than Expected, Too Many Participants

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results