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Courtney Dauwalter, who ran 2:38:55 at CIM last year, plans to race again on Dec. 6. She needs a faster time to qualify for the Olympic Trials.
Dauwalter's previous CIM time was 1:55 slower than the required 2:37:00. She aims to close this gap at the upcoming race. Read more racing coverage.
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What should runners know about Courtney Dauwalter Aims for Olympic Trials at CIM?
Dauwalter seeks to meet the Olympic Trials standard at the California International Marathon. Courtney Dauwalter, who ran 2:38:55 at CIM last year, plans to race again on Dec. 6. She needs a faster time to qualify for the Olympic Trials.
When did Runner World publish this racing brief?
Runner World published this brief on October 17, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 17, 2026.
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This summary is based on reporting from Marathon Handbook. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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