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The Big Sur International Marathon
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Greetings!

With less than a week to go, we hope your training went well and that you are now in "taper" mode.  The Health & Fitness Expo will open Friday at noon at the Monterey Conference Center.  In addition to picking up your race packet, be sure to visit over 50 vendors on the Expo main floor. On Saturday, we have a great lineup of speakers at the FREE clinics, including Dean Karnazes, Jeff Galloway and Charlie Engle.  We're very excited about our 25th presentation and we welcome you to the Monterey Peninsula.

 
Final Notes and Reminders...
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  • If you haven't already done so...PLEASE read your Race Weekend Instructions.  They contain information you need to know!

  • If you didn't receive your postcard, don't panic!  They are strictly a convenience, not a requirement.  If you didn't get yours, look up your bib number by clicking HERE (once on the site, enter LAST NAME ONLY).  In all cases, be sure to bring photo ID. 

  • Please keep in mind that BSIM is seeking "green" certification from the Council for Responsible Sport.  Help us by doing your part to "reduce, re-use and recycle." Please note that there will be no bottled water at the start of any events Water will be available in cups or you can fill your own bottle.  If you are a walker or runner we encourage you to take part in our BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) program.  Learn more on our Green Page.

  • If you are unable to pick up your bib, chip and race packet at the Expo, you can designate a friend to do so for you.  Give them a letter of authorization and photocopy of your driver's license or other photo ID along with your bib postcard and they can pick up for you.  People who claimed the military discount will need to show their Active Military ID.

  • Relay Teams...we've had a lot of calls on this so letting you know that the Team Captain or designate picks up all the bibs, shirts, etc. for the entire team. There is no individual pickup.

  • For those of you walking an event...for safety reasons and so that our runners won't be impeded, we respectfully ask that you walk no more than two abreast and stay as far to the left as possible.  We thank you for your consideration.
Other items of interest
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  • Limited edition bronze commemorative sculptures will be for sale at the Expo. One is a stunning reproduction of Bixby Bridge, the marathon's centerpiece.  The other depicts triumphant runners crossing the finish. We are also offering a 25th Presentation chardonnnay from the award-winning Ventana Vineyards.  

  • You'll notice some participants have their name printed in red on their bib.  This is to let everyone know they are embarking on their first marathon.  Be sure to encourage and congratulate them!

  • Be sure to check out the Big Sur Marathon commemorative art show on display at the Monterey Conference Center.

  • Last week we emailed our Virtual Goodie Bag.  It's filled with lots of great offers and discounts -- some to be used locally while you're here; others to enjoy from any locale for a limited time.
 
Questions?  Visit www.bsim.org or call 831.625.6226.  We thank you for your participation in our events and hope your race weekend will exceed your expectations.  Look for us at the finish line and may the wind be at your back.
 
The Big Sur Board and Staff
 
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phone: 831.625.6226        email:  [email protected]
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