RUNNING USA – Boston 2 Big Sur Challenge Expects Early Sell Out – B2B registration opens with Big Sur International Marathon registration on July 15

 The Big Sur Marathon's "Boston 2 Big Sur Challenge" opens for registration at 7:00am PST on Thursday, July 15, 2010. An early sellout is anticipated for the event which attracts highly motivated and strong endurance runners willing to run two renowned marathons on two coasts in close proximity. Participation for the Sunday, May 1, 2011 Boston 2 Big Sur (B2B) Challenge is limited to the first 400 runners on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Entrants in the B2B Challenge receive an ASICS gender-specific training shirt, a custom participant bib and finisher's medallion, and a prized ASICS finisher's jacket distributed at the race finish. Post-race, B2B finishers will also be hosted in a dedicated B2B hospitality tent and will receive complimentary entry to the marathon's post-race party to be held race day evening. New this year, awards will be presented to the top five male and female participants.

 

The B2B Challenge was initiated at the 25th Presentation of the Big Sur International Marathon this past spring and was met with rave reviews. "The Boston to Big Sur Challenge was an unforgettable experience," remarked Bob Bisienere of Celebration, Florida. "I am so thrilled to be one of the first graduates. It will be something I can tell my grandkids. Both courses are spectacular in their own way. I loved the energy from the spectators in Boston and the beautiful scenery of Big Sur. [The B2B Challenge] was everything I'd hope it would be and more.

 

The medals, jacket and shirt, and the hospitality tent and post race party made me feel very privileged." Though in 2011 the Big Sur Marathon follows Boston by 13 days as opposed to only six days in 2010, the challenge is still daunting and is expected to attract a talented group of runners. The B2B Challenge registration does not include Boston Marathon registration; runners must qualify for Boston based on time, or register through its charity program.

 

At the Big Sur Marathon, B2B participants will need to show proof of having completed Boston before being issued their B2B bib. If they cannot do so, a regular Big Sur bib will be issued. For additional Challenge rules, visit: www.bsim.org/Event_Information/Boston_2_Big_Sur.htm

 

"Boston 2 Big Sur received such incredible positive feedback from the runners that we plan to continue this event for years to come," stated Big Sur Marathon race director Wally Kastner. "We're always looking for ways to innovate and make our event stronger and better for the runners, and believe that we have a winner with B2B." July 15 also marks opening registration for all Big Sur Marathon events including the marathon, marathon relay, 21, 10.6 and 9 Milers, and 5K race.

 

For more information, visit: www.bsim.org