Email Header 

Welcome to the 28th Presentation of the
Big Sur International Marathon

Running on the ragged edge of the Western World

Quick Links
Greetings!
  
Welcome to race weekend! The current weather forecast is for blue skies and sunshine, with lows in the high 40's and highs in the high 50's.  You should enjoy great running conditions and the views will be spectacular!  Please see below for some final notes heading into the weekend.  If you have not already done to, please download the Race Weekend Instructions and print or save to your phone/tablet/laptop.  Reading through these instructions carefully will help you be better prepared for this weekend.

The Big Sur Board and Staff
Final Notes 
  • Registration for the 9-Miler, 5K, 3K and relay will be available at the Expo beginning Friday, April 26, at noon.  Any downgrades to open events will also take place at the Expo.  There will be race-morning registration and packet pickup for the 9-Miler, 5K and the Saturday 3K beginning at 6:30 AM at the starts of those races.
     
  • If you did not receive the 2013 iGift Bag notification, you can access it by clicking HERE.
     
  • To our 9-Miler entrants:  For the first time, this race will be a timed and scored race with age group awards.  As part of the transition to a competitive event, we recently measured the course.  The actual course distance turns out to be 8.52 miles.  For this year, we will keep the course as is but your pace per mile in the race results will reflect the actual distance.  The medallions, shirts, awards, etc. will still describe the event as a 9-Miler.  Just think of it as rounding up a bit. :-)
     
  • We hope you will have some time during your stay to sample the many sights and activities available on the Monterey Peninsula.  To learn about local attractions, recreational activities, dining opportunities and more, visit our online Visitor's Guide.
     
  • For an updated list of aid station locations and an important reminder about the CamelBak refill stations, click HERE 
     
  • Final runner and walker check list...
    1.  Be sure to fill out the emergency contact info on the back of your bib
    2.  Bring your photo ID to bib pickup and if possible, look up your bib number in advance.
    3.  Do NOT remove the timing tag found on the back of your bib! When pinning the bib to the front of your shirt, do not fold it.
    4.  Dress appropriately for your event.  Be sure not to put any valuables in your sweats bag.

 Best wishes with your final preparations  We look forward to hosting you soon!