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Sunday  ·  7 a.m.  ·  December 6, 2009

More Tips & Details
Bus to the Start 
This is absolutely the best way to get to the start! Buses depart from the Sheraton Grand Hotel from 5 am to 5:30 am (last bus - 5:30 am!) and from hotels listed on the lodging page at runcim.org between 5 am and 5:15 am. No tickets are sold race morning so if you still need a ticket pre- purchase it at the Expo.

For not taking the buses to the start:
be sure to read the updated information and changes concerning shuttles from drop off locations.

Airport Shuttles & Tour Packages:

Sacramento Wine & Nightlife Tours
offers direct airport transportation to and from your Sacramento hotel with special rates for CIM entrants. Tour packages too!


General event information, including course maps and race rules, is posted at RunCIM.org. We highly recommend that you familiarize yourself with this material.

Athenas & Clydesdales must weigh in at the Expo at the Buffalo Chips Running Club booth.

Watch your step!
· Median curb that runs between the rows of portapotties
· Construction zone on the Oak Avenue Parkway between miles 4 and 6.


The Latest CIM YouTube Videos:

Pace Team Leader  Interviews

Youth Fitness with KCRA Channel 3's Deirdre Fitzpatrick & Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson

Grant Carboni 2006 CIM

Join us on Face Book!
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Do you have a story to tellThe CIM is always looking for human interest stories to share with our media partners. Email yours to runcim@jhu.edu.

Congratulations! You are receiving this because your entry to the marathon or relay is confirmed.
Confirmed entry lists are posted at RunCIM.org. Be sure to check to see that your name is listed. Then please continue to read all the important information and tips in this eNews and on the linked pages. It will help make your experience with the CIM as good as it can be. Watch for another eNews early next week with more updates.
California International Marathon presented by Kaiser Permanente Sports & Fitness Expo and Packet Pick Up Information

Location, Dates, Times
Marathoners:
You must pick up your bib number and timing chip at the CIM Sports & Fitness Expo at the "Bib Number/Chip" designated area.
  • Find the area that corresponds to the first letter of your last name, and tell the volunteer your name.
  • The volunteer will then present you with your bib number and timing chip.
  • After confirming the Chip is working, proceed to the goody bag area where you will be presented with your race shirt and lots of other good stuff.
  • Don't forget to pick up the 27th Annual CIM Spectator Guide and the 27th Annual CIM Program!
Relay Teams
  • You must have a team member pick up your packets at the Marathon Relay Challenge booth located inside the expo. Signage will direct you to the location.
  • We recommend you all come to enjoy the Expo: shopping, exhibits, clinics!
  • Don't get DQ'ed! Important tips about how to hand off your timing chip, exchange zones and transportation are posted on the Relay page at RunCIM.org.
IMPORTANT!
  • No Expo registration. Entries are closed.
  • Race numbers & packets are not mailed.
  • A friend may pick up your race number, timing chip and other items. The friend needs your name as it appears on the confirmed entry list and your bib number.
  • All packets must be picked up at the CIM Expo before 5:00 p.m., Saturday, December 5.
  • There is no race number pick up on race day.
  • Entries for the Kaiser Permanente maraFUNrun are still available. Tell friends and family that they may enter at the Expo or on Race morning, 9th & Capitol from 7 a.m. To 7:45 a.m.
Don't miss the Sports & Fitness Expo Clinics!
  • Featured Guest Speaker and the CIM's 2009 Honored Guest:  Bart Yasso, Chief Running Officer of Runner's World Magazine, adventure runner, and co-author of the inspirational book, My Life on the Run. He will be available both days of the Expo for book signings and will speak both days as well.
  • Dates, Times, Locations
Friday, Dec. 4
  • 3 p.m. to 7 pm
  • Meeting Rooms 103-105
Saturday, Dec. 5
"Men of a Certain Age" TNT Promotion at the CIM
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Only 40 packages available!
 SIGN UP DEADLINE is noon pst, 11/25/09.
Help promote the upcoming new TNT drama series, Men of a Certain Age (starring Ray Romano, Scott Bakula and Andre Braugher) at the CIM, and TNT will thank you with cool TNT items & a $75 discount card!
CIM-Fleet-Feet-Kaiser Permanente Post Race Survey
Soon after the race is over, you will receive an email with a link to an online survey for the first ever CIM Marathon Study. Please plan to help us accumulate valuable data. All data will be kept anonymous. Read more...
Thank You, CIM Sponsors
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The California International Marathon presented by Kaiser Permanente, the Marathon Relay Challenge, the Kaiser Permanente maraFUNrun, and the Kaiser Permanente CIM Youth Fitness Program are organized by the Sacramento Running Association.
SRA is a not-for profit 501(c)(3) organization. Its proceeds benefit youth fitness programs, running venue improvemen/development and the American River Parkway.
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