Sacramento, United States

California International Marathon

Sunday, December 6, 2026
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When to start training

236 days until California International Marathon

12-week plan
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Starts in 152 days
16-week plan
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Starts in 124 days
20-week plan
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Starts in 96 days

Plan start dates calculated from California International Marathon race day on Sunday, December 6, 2026.

Your 16-week training phases

From first base run to race day at California International Marathon

PhaseDatesWeeksFocus
baseAugust 16, 2026 – September 19, 20265Build aerobic capacity with easy mileage
buildSeptember 20, 2026 – October 24, 20265Add tempo runs, hills, and mid-long runs
peakOctober 25, 2026 – November 21, 20264Race-specific workouts at goal pace
taperNovember 22, 2026 – December 5, 20262Reduce volume, sharpen, arrive fresh

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