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Summer has arrived on the Monterey Peninsula and is a busy time for us as we close out the books on past events and prepare for upcoming ones. April's Big Sur International Marathon and related events were a tremendous success, featuring perfect running conditions and new Boston 2 Big Sur and master's course records by marathon winner Michael Wardian (2:27:45).
We just concluded the Fourth Annual Run In the Name of Love on Father's Day, June 15. This year's 5K and 2K events drew a record crowd and proceeds benefit JUST RUN, the Big Sur Marathon's youth fitness program.
Preparations are ongoing for this November's Half Marathon on Monterey Bay, Sunday, November 16, and Saturday's Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K and By the Bay Kids' 3K.
A happy 4th of July to all!
The Big Sur Marathon Board & Staff
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Event News & Updates |
2015 Marathon Registration Begins July 15
Registration for the April 26, 2015 Big Sur International Marathon will begin on July 15, 2014 at 10 AM Pacific Daylight Time. Last year's 59-minute sell-out convinced us that a single first-come, first-served registration period was unfair to many not able to be online at the right time. For our 30th presentation we will be offering four first-come, first-served registration periods between July 15 and July 27 followed by a lottery from Tuesday, July 29 through Wednesday, August 6. We will be accepting a total of 4,500 entrants into the Big Sur Marathon including 300 Runner's World Challenge participants and 400 Boston 2 Big Sur runners. For detailed information on the new procedures, click HERE.
Other April events (21-Miler, 10.6-Miler, 9-Miler, 5K and 3K) will open on July 15 at 10 AM PDT on a first-come, first-served basis, until sold out.
Boston 2 Big Sur registration will open after Boston registration ends. We will announce when B2B registration will open in late September.
Relay registration for 2015 will open later this summer.
2014 Virtual Results Book Now Available
The 2014 Official Results Book for all events is now available for viewing online. In addition to event results, the book contains photos, Exit Poll results, demographics, and runner comments. To view the 2014 Results Book, click HERE.
Half Marathon on Monterey Bay
The Half Marathon on Monterey Bay is currently headed toward another sellout. Register soon: the next price increase will occur on August 1. For event information and to register, visit www.bigsurhalfmarathon.org.
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Other News |
Sponsor A Mile Marker!
Make your mark on the Big Sur Marathon or Half Marathon on Monterey Bay course with sponsorship of one of our eye-catching, whimsical mile markers. There will likely be a few available to new sponsors beginning with the 2014 Half Marathon on Monterey Bay and/or the Big Sur International Marathon in April 2015. Your name or company logo will be seen by thousands as they travel past "your mile." Sponsorship will last for three years, covering the events until 2016-2017. For more information and pricing, contact Julie@bsim.org.
Our Online Merchandise Store Has Re-Opened For Business
Our 2015 training and merchandise shirts are now available for purchase, along with a variety of other clothing items and accessories. You can view all our merchandise items by clicking HERE.
Boston 2 Big Sur Finisher Jackets For Sale
We have had many requests for Boston 2 Big Sur jackets from runners who ran both events but were not officially part of the Challenge. These jackets are now available for sale in limited sizes in our online Merchandise Store in the men's and women's apparel sections. Click HERE to access the store.
New Course For The November 5K and 3K
The Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K and By the Bay Kids' 3K will be run on a new course on Saturday, November 15, 2014. Both races will begin and end at Lovers Point Park in Pacific Grove and take place entirely next to the Pacific Grove shoreline. Post-race activities will follow the races at Lovers Point Park. More information will be available soon at www.bigsurhalfmarathon.org.
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JUST RUN Update |
It was a JUST RUN year that exceeded all expectations! The Big Sur Marathon and the JUST RUN team are extremely proud of the 17,800 children who participated in the program and logged over 388,000 miles. We also appreciate our dedicated and enthusiastic leaders from 15 states and 140 schools across the country. Good citizenship is also a component of the program and 18,500 "Just Deeds" were logged as well.
One of the goals of each participating class or group is to collectively "run across the USA" in a virtual journey from the west to the east coast. Twenty-two classes reached this goal, having logged at least 3,200 miles each!
We are looking forward to the 2014 - 2015 school year and are inviting schools and youth organizations across the country to join in the fun and fitness of JUST RUN, a program that has already positively-impacted more than 75,000 children.
JUST RUN is a year-round program, available free of charge to all schools in any locale. For more information on how to promote healthy lifestyles in your community through JUST RUN, contact Susan at susan@bsim.org or explore the website www.justrun.org. Be sure to LIKE us on Facebook as well!
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Sponsor News |
GU's New Electrolyte Brew GU Energy Labs has announced a new formulation for its Electrolyte Brew Product, adding new dynamic flavors and increasing the versatility of the drink line to complement its family of endurance nutrition.
The new flavors include caffeinated Lemon Tea, Watermelon, Tastefully Nude and Blueberry Pomegranate, which will have two times the regular sodium content of the others.
Each serving contains only 10 grams of sugars, no proteins or fat, and no artificial food dyes. MSRP is expected to be $1.50 per stick and $20 per canister.
To read more about this product, click HERE.

MarathonFoto Introduces The Racer Wall Frame MarathonFoto is happy to introduce a great new product for runner participants - The Racer Wall Frame - especially created for your event memento. This stylishly designed frame can be used to proudly display either an 8 x 10 print, the Artistic Signature Photo, or your Race Bib. The Racer Wall Frame has a modern, contemporary design and is made from high quality polycarbonate. The Racer Wall Frame is 10 x 12.5 inches and can be displayed either horizontally or vertically. The Racer Wall Frame is easy to use and ready to hang with just one nail. It's offered at $19.95 either as a stand-alone product or as a $10 add-on to your personal print selection.
For sponsorship opportunities,
contact Julie Armstrong
julie@bsim.org or 831-625-6226
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We hope you enjoyed this issue of the Big Sur Marathon On the Run E-Newsletter. Feel free to contact us with comments or suggestions. As always, we welcome your input.
The Board and Staff of the Big Sur International Marathon
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