More than 9,000 runners are expected to participate in the 39th California International Marathon on Sunday, Dec. 4.
The annual race, whose course has remained unchanged since its inception, will temporarily close several streets in downtown, midtown and eastern Sacramento starting Friday, Dec. 2.
The 26.2-mile race starts at Folsom Dam and ends at the California State Capitol.
Streets affected by the marathon reopen Sunday afternoon (see details below).
Friday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m.
- Capitol Mall from 8th to 9th streets closes at 8 a.m.
- 9th Street from N to L streets closes at 2 p.m.
Saturday Dec. 3 to Sunday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m.
- 8th Street from N to L streets closes at 6 a.m.
- 10th Street from N to L streets closes at 6 a.m.
Sunday, Dec. 4
- The marathon course closes streets from 7 a.m. and will re-open once runners are clear.
- For up to date road closure information and closure avoidance, organizers recommend using the Waze app who have partnered with the California International Marathon.
