Welcome to the Half Marathon on Monterey Bay (Sunday, November 16), the Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K and the By the Bay Kids' 3K (Saturday, November 15)!  This is the first of several communications you'll be receiving from us prior to race weekend.  Final Race Weekend Instructions will be available online at www.bigsurhalfmarathon.org by November 1.  Whether you are a first-timer or veteran, a recreational jogger or a serious competitor, we thank you for choosing one of our events.  We are working hard to make your race weekend experience the very best!

  

  

Stories Wanted
You're currently training for the Half Marathon...do you have an interesting story to share?  Have you overcome a serious injury or illness?  Have you lost 50+ pounds to get to where you are today?  Are you coming to the event with an entire family entourage or traveling with a large group of friends or running club members?

  

We want to get to know you and possibly share your story with media here and in your hometown.  (Stories from runners living in the Monterey and San Francisco Bay areas are especially encouraged.)  We may include a few in our race program.

  

If you have an interesting story to share, please send a brief description (about 150 words) and a high resolution photo (optional) to Julie@bsim.org, prior to September 19th if possible.  We look forward to hearing your story.

  

Race Weekend Lodging
Coming to town for the Half Marathon?  Don't wait to book your motel.  We offer several choices with special rates and booking links HERE - many are offering early race morning refreshments and are located within walking distance of the expo and race start and finish lines.  For additional bookings at a variety of hotels throughout the Monterey Peninsula, you can also click HERE.

  

If you are planning on spending several days on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, be sure to check out our Visitor's Guide as well.

  

You don't have to wait until the Health & Fitness Expo to purchase some Half Marathon merchandise.  We have training shirts, sweatshirts, caps and accessories available in our online store. 

  

For those of you who are local, we will be holding a huge summer sale this Saturday, August 23, in our warehouse at 570 California Street in Sand City from 10 AM to 3 PM.  Prices start at $1 and there will be long and short sleeve tech shirts, cotton shirts, shorts, singlets, jackets, souvenirs and much more.  We will also be holding a random drawing for a free entry into the Half Marathon on Monterey Bay (need not be present to win.)

  

The Half Marathon on Monterey Bay is 81% full and will sellout soon!  After that happens, we will open an additional 300 slots at $200 each, with $75 a charitable contribution supporting JUST RUN, the youth fitness program of the Big Sur Marathon.  If you have friends or family members planning on running, encourage them to register soon.

  

The Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K and By the Bay Kids' 3K will begin and end at Lovers Point Park in Pacific Grove.  The new course is an out-and-back run in its entirety next to the Monterey Bay.  The 3K begins at 8:00 AM and the 5K at 8:30 AM.  There will be race day registration and packet pickup for both events beginning at 6:30 AM at Lovers Point Park.  A map of the new courses will be posted on our website soon.

  

We hope your training is going well and look forward to seeing you in less than three months. If you have any questions or concerns, email info@bsim.org or call 831.625.6226.

  

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fax: 831.626.2119 

email:  info@bsim.org 

address:  P.O. Box 222620 - Carmel, CA - 93922
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