Seven legends are scheduled to be inducted into the Sacramento Running Association's first Hall of Fame class on Jan. 26 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, according to a news release.

The weekend storm complicated cleanup from Sunday morning's California International Marathon, as runners donned garbage bags for rain protection, then discarded the bags as they warmed up.

Duane and Cheryl Hotaling have been in a marathon for more than a year.


Marine Cpl. Josh Hotaling zips through Sunday's rain and wind. He's undeterred by his war injuries. "I'm a big-time surfer and was a big-time runner, so this is a good way f...

During the first half of Sunday's California International Marathon, while being pelted by rain and battling a head wind, Daniel Tapia turned to the runner beside him and made a remark that sounded promising, if not downright surprising.


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As one of 12 people credited with running every California International Marathon, Auburn's Tim Twiet-meyer was asked where Sunday ranked among the worst weather the race has seen in its 30 years.

Americans Daniel Tapia and Alisha Williams are the winners of the 30th California International Marathon. Both ran through consistent and at times driving rains that pelted the Folsom-to-Sacramento course.


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In years such as this, race director John Mansoor expects a smaller field of elite runners for the California International Marathon.


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Organizers and participants in the California International Marathon, which has earned a reputation over the years for its pleasant weather on race day, are bracing for a turbulent experience when the event turns 30 on Sunday morning.


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Nearly an inch of rain fell in Sacramento on Dec. 3, 1983, a Saturday, leaving Steve Haun to wonder if he should reconsider his plans for the next morning. Running the inaugural California International Marathon seemed a lot less appealing in stormy we...

If you haven't thought of it by now, it's too late to run in the California International Marathon on Sunday. The event is full, and besides, there's all that training you didn't do.


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