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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
California International Marathon
Best for
Elite PB chasingNewer marathonersQualifying pathway
Race B
San Francisco Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race A
California International Marathon
Sacramento, USA
Race B
San Francisco Marathon
San Francisco, USA
Date
Dec 6, 2026
Expected July 2027
Month
Dec
Jul
Location
🇺🇸 Sacramento, USA
🇺🇸 San Francisco, USA
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
▲
110 m
590 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Open
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Season
Winter · Americas
Summer · Americas
Race-day temp.
6–13°C
11–17°C
Conditions
Cool Sacramento December — near-perfect racing
Fog in the morning over the bridge, clearing by mid-race
Humidity
60–75%
75–85%
Wind
5–15 km/h
15–30 km/h — can be fierce on the bridge
Qualifies for
Boston Marathon
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