SACRAMENTO, Calif. –

The 41st California International Marathon takes place this Sunday. Thousands of runners will run 26.2 miles from Folsom Dam to the State Capitol in Sacramento.

CIM, known as “the fastest course in the West,” is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon and the US Olympic Trials Marathon.

“It has become a globally recognized event,” said Scott Abbott, director of the Sacramento Running Association.

Here’s what you need to know about the race, planned road closures and the best marathon viewing locations for spectators.

What is the CIM forecast for 2024?

Meteorologist Tamara Berg says runners, spectators and volunteers will be cool and dry when the race begins. Temperatures will be in the lower 40s with some clouds and light winds. Around 9 a.m., expect partly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid to upper 40s. By 11 a.m. the sky will clear and temperatures will be in the low 50s.

What you should know about the CIM course and the aid stations

The Sacramento Running Association released this map for the marathon route, which has remained largely unchanged for four decades.

There will be 17 aid stations along the route. All stations have Nuun electrolyte drinks and water, medical assistance and toilets.

Three of the stations will also offer GU gels, chews and fruit. These stations are located at miles 6.4, 13.6 and 21.4.

Find out more here.

Spectators can watch the CIM runners here

Thousands of people are expected to line the route to cheer on the runners. Spectators are not allowed at the start of the route, but the SRA has plenty of suggestions for where to watch the action. This includes:

• Fair Oaks Blvd. and Park Dr. – Sign making station, cowbells and free gifts
• Fair Oaks Blvd. and Manzanita Ave. – Sign making station, cowbells and free gifts
• Fair Oaks Blvd. and Arden Way – jumbo video board with custom messages and DJ. Click Here to send custom messages
• 29th & L Street – Cowbells and billboard making station
• 28th & L Street – Coffee cart, DJ and balloons
• Capitol Mall – bleachers at the finish line

“Runners love fun, humorous signs that keep their spirits up,” Abbott said.

Here are the planned CIM road closures for race week

CIM has partnered with the WAZE app to provide live information on road closures and learn how to get around while avoiding runners.

Here is information published by the Sacramento Running Association regarding road closures per mile.

Mile – Closing Time – Location

12 a.m. – 3 a.m. – 10 p.m.: Folsom-Auburn Road and Folsom Lake Crossing

1 – 5:20 – 7:50: Folsom-Auburn Road and Oak Ave.

2 – 5:20 – 8:05: American River Canyon Drive and Oak Ave.

5:20-8:05: Santa Juanita and Oak Ave.

3 – 6:50-8:20: April and Oak Ave.

4 – 6:50 – 8:30 p.m.: Beech and Oak Ave.

5 – 6:50 – 8:45 p.m.: Quail and Oak Ave.

6 – 6:50 a.m. – 9 p.m.: Oak Ave and Fair Oaks Blvd.

7 – 6:50 – 9:15: Woodlake Hills and Fair Oaks Blvd.

6:50-9:30: Greenback Lane

8 – 7:05 – 9:30: Niessen and Fair Oaks Blvd.

7:05 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.: Madison Ave and Fair Oaks Blvd.

9 – 7:05 – 9:50: Dorian and Fair Oaks Blvd.

10 – 7:05 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.: Winding Way and Fair Oaks Blvd.

7:05-10:15: Sunrise Blvd.

11 – 7:05 – 10:15: New York Ave. and Fair Oaks Blvd.

12 – 7:05 – 10:30: Hollister and Fair Oaks Blvd.

13 – 7:05 – 10:45: California and Fair Oaks Blvd.

7-11: Manzanita Ave.

2 – 7:30-11: Grant and Fair Oaks Blvd.

3 – 7:30 – 11:15: Kenneth Ave. and Fair Oaks Blvd.

4 – 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Garfield and Fair Oaks Blvd.

5 – 7:30 – 11:45: Paloma and Fair Oaks Blvd.

6 – 7:30 a.m. – 12: Saverien and Fair Oaks Blvd.

7:30 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.: Coronado and Fair Oaks Blvd.

7:30-1: Watt Ave.

20 – 7:30-1: Hawthorne and Fair Oaks Blvd.

7:30-1: Munroe and Fair Oaks Blvd.

21 – 7:30-1: University and Fair Oaks Blvd.

8-1: Howe Ave.

22 – 8-1: Carlson and J Streets

23 – 8-1:30: Bear Flag and J Street

24 – 8-1:45: 33rd and J Streets

8-1:45: J Street and Alhambra Blvd.

8-2: L Street and 29th

25-8-2:05: 22nd and L Streets

7-2:10: 15th and L Streets

26 – 7-2:15: 8th and L Streets

For more information on the road closure, see the Sacramento Running Association below:

The Capitol Mall between 8th Street and 9th Street will be closed from 8 a.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Sunday.

9th St. between N Street and L Street will be closed from 2:00 p.m. Friday to 5:00 p.m. Sunday.

8th Street and 9th Street between N Street and L Street will be closed from 2:00 p.m. Friday to 5:00 p.m. Sunday.

10th Street between N Street and L Street will be closed from Friday 6:00 p.m. to Sunday 5:00 p.m.

Folsom-Auburn Road north of the launch area will be closed to through traffic at the intersection with Eureka Road starting at 3 a.m. and will reopen at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.

Sacramento Regional Transit said light rail will not run through downtown between 8 a.m. and noon. Further implications can be found below.

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What you should know about CIM Expo

Runners can pick up their race bibs at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center on Friday, December 6th from 12pm to 7pm or Saturday, December 7th from 9am to 5pm. The exhibition takes place in Hall D of the congress center. People Entry should be from the North Lobby on J Street.

Find out more about expert panels and providers at the trade fair here.

How to check CIM race results

Click here to view Sunday’s race results.

Do you have any further questions about CIM?

You can find more information here.