Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay – Slated for November 20, 2011

  The ninth annual presentation of the Big Sur Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 20, 2011, drawing both recreational enthusiasts as well as the nation's top elite athletes.  Set along the scenic Monterey Bay coastline, the 13.1-mile race travels a gently rolling loop course from historic downtown Monterey through Cannery Row, along the Pacific Grove coastline and back again. 

Event:                   Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay

Date:                     Sunday, November  20, 2011

Place:                    Historic downtown Monterey, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove coastline

What:                              Field of 8,000 runners will participate in a 13.1 mile race along the scenic Monterey Bay coastline. Two additional events  –  a 5K and 3K race – will be held on Saturday, November 19.   Participants in all events will enjoy live music along the course and finish line activities.  Health & Fitness Expo takes place Friday and Saturday, November 18 & 19.

Contact:               info@bsim.org / 831-625-6226

Descriptive Narrative:

                The ninth annual presentation of the Big Sur Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 20, 2011, drawing both recreational enthusiasts as well as the nation's top elite athletes.  Set along the scenic Monterey Bay coastline, the 13.1-mile race travels a gently rolling loop course from historic downtown Monterey through Cannery Row, along the Pacific Grove coastline and back again. 

An expanded field of 8,000 participants from throughout the U.S. are expected.   A two-day Health & Fitness Expo precedes the event, and additional 5K and 3K runs are scheduled for Saturday morning, November 19. 

For more information, contact info@bsim.org, 831-625-6226 or https://www.bigsurhalfmarathon.org.

Julie Armstrong