Big Sur Half Marathon Registration Opens April 1; New June Race Added to Event Lineup

As the Big Sur Marathon organization makes final preparations for its signature April International Marathon, the Carmel, CA based non-profit is busy launching activities for two upcoming races.

               On Monday, April 1, registration for the Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay opens to 9,000 entries.  The popular half marathon will take place along the scenic Monterey Bay coastline on Sunday, November 17.  Considered one of the top destination half marathons in the U.S., the race sells out each year and draws participants from throughout the country and abroad.  The fast course and $20,000 prize purse also attract an impressive elite field.

Registration for the race is available only online at www.bigsurhalfmarathon.org with a two-week early discount promotion.

               In June, the Big Sur International Marathon will present Run in the Name of Love, a 5K and 2K run and walk in the scenic village of Carmel-by-the-Sea.  Held on Father's Day, June 16, Run in the Name of Love is a "tribute race," offering participants an opportunity to run for someone they may have lost or who holds a special place in their lives. 

The 2K walk encourages participants to bring their dogs, and Pet Specialists, a local veterinary clinic and race sponsor, is providing doggie bandanas and on-site vet services at the event.  Proceeds from Run in the Name of Love benefit the Big Sur Marathon's youth fitness program, JUST RUN.  Registration is now open at www.runinthenameoflove.org.

               The Big Sur International Marathon organization just wrapped up another race, the Big Sur Mud Run, held on March 23.  The 5.4 mile road and trail race drew 2,500 team and individual runners who scaled obstacles, swam through four mud pits, and completed military-style exercises as directed by local Marines and soldiers. 

               Final preparations are also under way for the organization's signature race, the Big Sur International Marathon. Marathon weekend is April 26-28 and includes seven races of between 3K and the full 26.2-mile marathon, a two-day free health and fitness expo, and free race clinics.  Registration is still available for the 21-Miler, 9-Miler, 5K and five-person marathon relay. 

The marathon sold out in 26.2 hours last July. A kids' race, the JUST RUN! Just Kids 3K, will be held the day prior on April 27 and is expected to attract 3,500 participants. 

Registration for all Big Sur events can be accessed at www.bsim.org. 

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