2015 Napa Valley Marathon - Instructions, Course Maps, Results Page, & More

In this post you'll find some essential details for the 2015 Napa Valley Marathon, which takes place Sunday, March 1st. (Note: this is strictly a no-headphones race, according to the organizers. Runners violating this rule will be disqualified.)

Some vital information you'll want:

• last-minute instructions
• course maps
• race FAQs
• 2015 Napa Valley Marathon results page (nothing here before the race, but check back once the marathon is underway and after it's finished)

The race starts in Calistoga and finishes in Napa. Good luck to all runners, and enjoy the beautiful views!

2014 Disneyland Half Marathon - Race Results

It started at 5:30 a.m., and now the 2014 Disneyland Half Marathon is in the books. See the race results here for the various events, or see the individual results here:

• Disneyland Half Marathon
• 10K race
• 10K military (PDF)

Congrats to all finishers on your race through the Magic Kingdom in Anaheim!

2013 California International Marathon - RESULTS Course Maps, Pre-Race Details, & More

Find course maps & more for the California International Marathon below.

[See 2013 results info below]
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It's been 30 years since the first California International Marathon, and the 2013 edition takes place December 8th. Tracing the route used by gold miners in 1849, the race finishes by the state capitol in Sacramento. Here are links to some important information on the California International Marathon:

• course map (PDF)
• elevation map and other course details (PDF)
• map of finish line area (PDF)
• general info, pre- and post-race details, aid stations, and more
• spectator information, including road closures and parking details

[UPDATE: See results for the 2013 California International Marathon here. You'll find results for the individual competition, the marathon relay, and the wheelchair race. Note: these are unofficial results. Your can also view results and photos from previous years here.]

Good luck to everyone running the 2013 CIM!

2012 California International Marathon - [RESULTS] Course Map, Runner Tracking, & More

[UPDATE: See results for the California International Marathon here (unofficial, the site says)]
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The 2012 California International Marathon is this Sunday, Dec. 2nd in Sacramento, and you can find some must-know details about the race below.

• course information, including course map, course elevation, finish area map (PDF files), fluid stations, video tour of the course, and more
• runner tracking (available at 7 a.m. on race day)
• spectator information
• road closure details
• health and fitness expo information

Unfortunately, rain is predicted for race day, so come to the race prepared. (The race website has a section of tips for running in the rain.) Let's hope the rain isn't too heavy and that runners can enjoy the 2012 California International Marathon.

2009 California International Marathon

Here is the official Web site for the the 2009 California International Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, December 6th. The race goes from Folsom to the state capitol in Sacramento.

There you'll find all the information you need, including a course tour and course map, course elevation, online running tracking, participant entry list, and more.

2008 Surf City Marathon - Race Results

Here is where you can find the results of the 2008 Surf City Marathon, run in Huntington, California.

From what I've read, the weather did not cooperate, and the race was marred by rain that was quite heavy at times.

2008 Carlsbad Marathon and Half Marathon

The 2008 Carlsbad Marathon and Half Marathon take place on Sunday, January 20th. Get all the information you need to run the races, or watch them, or track runners, at the official Web site.
The 2008 Carlsbad Marathon starts and finishes at the Westfield Plaza Camino Real in Carlsbad, California.

The site also has a page where you can find the official course details for the 2008 Carlsbad Marathon, including a course map, profile, and elevation. The page also gives you a turn-by-turn narrative of the course.

The site says that the marathon has a rolling course, much of it along the Pacific Ocean. The highest point of of the course is 308 feet, which runners will encounter betweenmiles 5 and 9.

These tools let you be fully prepared for the 2008 Carlsbad Marathon, whether you're running or watching.