On the Run
eNewsletter of the Big Sur International Marathon
Winter 2016
Some Exciting News!
We are pleased to announce that the Salinas Valley Half Marathon has joined the Big Sur International Marathon's "family of events" beginning with the seventh annual race this August 6th. The rolling and scenic 13.1-mile point-to-point course showcases the wine route through the agriculture-rich Salinas Valley. Around 1,500 runners are expected to start the race at the historic Soledad Mission and will be joined by thousands of spectators, friends and family at the wine-themed finish celebration at Pessagno Winery.
Event Updates & News

Registration is now open for the Run in the Name of Love 5K/2K! This pet-friendly event takes place on Father's Day (June 19) and this year features Father/Son and Father/Daughter team categories! Held in quaint Carmel-by-the-Sea, this unique event offers runners and walkers the opportunity to honor and pay tribute to an individual who is or was a very special person in their lives. 

Half Marathon: Save the Date - April 1st
Registration for the November 13, 2016 Half Marathon on Monterey Bay will open on April 1st at 7 AM PDT! Other weekend events include the Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K and By the Bay 3K on Saturday, November 12.
 
Waves to Wine Challenge

With the addition of the Salinas Valley Half Marathon to our Big Sur family of events, we have created the inaugural "Waves to Wine Challenge"! This is a special category for those runners who complete three of our four races including both half marathons in the same calendar year.

To be a part of the Challenge, simply enter and finish both the Salinas Valley Half Marathon (August 6th) and the Half Marathon on Monterey Bay (Nov. 13th) and one of our April Marathon weekend events (9-Miler or longer) and/or the June 19th Run in the Name of Love 5K!

There is no extra fee or registration required to be eligible for Waves to Wine. All finishers will be eligible for special performance awards and other prizes from our sponsors. Details available soon at www.bsim.org/waves2wine. 


Our April Big Sur Events
  • The Clif Bar Pace Team can help you reach your Big Sur Marathon goal time! Joining a pace team is FREE! Paced finish times are every 15 minutes from 3:30 to 5:30. You can sign up now or at the Expo race weekend.
     
  • The 9-Miler and 5K are both fast approaching a sell-out! Register now and don't be left out!
Sponsors Continue Their Partnerships With BSIM Events
A special thank you to several longtime sponsors for recently their commitment to Big Sur events. These include ASICS, GU, Gatorade, Dole and Runner's World. Visit our Sponsor Page to view all of our valued supporters.

More Accolades for BSIM Events
The bucket-list Big Sur International Marathon was named as one of the "Top 12 Marathons Worth Traveling For" in a recent review on Forbes.com. Our scenic Half Marathon on Monterey Bay also was the featured race representing California in "50 US Road Races to Attempt in Your Lifetime" on HolidayLetting.com, a UK-based Trip Advisor company.
JUST RUN News

More than 100,000 children have logged over 2.7-million miles through the first 12 years of JUST RUN, our award-winning youth fitness program. We often hear from parents, teachers, and other youth leaders asking how their school or children can get involved.  JUST RUN is website based and can be easily implemented in any school or youth organization across the country.  If you would like to get involved in promoting exercise, the sport of running, and healthy lifestyle choices in our children and youth, simply refer a school or organization to us and we will do all that we can to get them "up and running"!  
Sponsor News

RUNNER'S WORLD Girls' Getaway - March 18-20
Looking to recharge or to get away with your girlfriends?Runner's World has designed the perfect getaway at the beautiful Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa in Hilton Head, SC. Enjoy scenic coastal runs in the morning, yoga, spa treatments and nutrition consultations in the afternoon, and farm- and sea-to-table meals with Runner's World editors and Olympian Deena Kastor in the evening. Join us for an unforgettable weekend of running and rejuvenation.


ASICS Vine Body Sole Weekend - May 12-14 
Want to run another gorgeous race course this year?
 
Escape to Napa Valley for the ASICS Vine Body Sole half marathon and training weekend - the perfect chance for women to gather and celebrate their SOUND MIND, SOUND BODY™ mission. There will be something for everyone from wine and music to workouts and yoga!
 
Reserve your entry now: http://www.asicsvinebodysole.com/



GU Offers More Choices 
GU Energy Labs has created an Energy Gel Flask, an easier and more convenient way to fuel during long efforts AND help reduce the number of packets that are accidentally left out on our roads and trails. Check out the awesome selection of GU products available including gels, tabs, chews and more!


MARATHONFOTO Launches New Website
MarathonFoto is excited to announce the launch of its new retail website this spring. The new responsive and customer friendly website will allow runners to easily view and order their race memories on their phones, tablets or desktop computers.
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