Thousands of runners are expected to participate in the 40^th California International Marathon on Sunday, Dec. 3.

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. 1.

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. 1 to Sunday, Dec. 3 at 5 p.m.

• Capitol Mall from 8^th to 9^th streets closes at 8 a.m.
• 9^th Street from N to L streets closes at 2 p.m.

Saturday Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 3 at 5 p.m.

• 8^th Street from N to L streets closes at 6 a.m.
• 10^th 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.