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RACE WEEKEND INSTRUCTIONS April 24 - 26, 2015 Welcome to the Big Sur International Marathon weekend of events. Race weekend is coming up fast! Here are complete details for your race.
RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO
• Monterey Conference Center 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA • Friday, April 24 from noon ~ 6 PM • Saturday, April 25 from 9 AM ~ 6 PM • Bibs with attached timing chips and shirt pick-up for all events. Vendors, clinics, and official race merchandise. Free and open to the public.
BY THE BAY 3K
Saturday, April 25 at 8 AM at Lovers Point Park in Pacific Grove
SALADINO’S PASTA PARTY
Saturday, April 25, 4:30 or 5:30 PM*, Monterey Marriott Grand Ballroom
RACE DAY SCHEDULE, SUNDAY, APRIL 26
21-Miler Start 6:30 AM Marathon Start 6:45 AM Relay Start 6:45 AM 10.6-Miler Start 7:00 AM 9-Miler Start 7:35 AM 5K Start 7:45 AM 5K Awards 9:15 AM Marathon, B2B & Relay Awards 11:30 AM Post-Race Celebration Party* 4:30 PM (at the Monterey Marriott)
*Tickets are available for purchase at the Expo or at the door for $25
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Table of Contents
INFORMATION
MAPS
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Event Start Areas
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Marathon, Relay, 21-Miler and 10.6-Miler Courses
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5K and 9-Miler Courses
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Bus Pick-Up Locations
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Top 10 Things You Need to Know for Race Weekend General Information - All Events
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Events You Won’t Want to Miss
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Course Safety Rules
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Marathon Instructions
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Runner’s World Challenge
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Marathon Relay Instructions
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21-Miler Instructions
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10.6-Miler Instructions
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5K and 9-Miler Instructions
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By the Bay 3K Instructions
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Other Weekend Information
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Marathon Finish Village
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Top 10 Things You Need to Know for Race Weekend 1.
Race bibs and shirts are picked up at the Expo. Bibs are not mailed and, except for the 3K, 5K and 9-Miler events, there is no pick-up on race morning.
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You must take a free bus to the start of the Marathon, Relay legs, 21-Miler and 10.6-Miler.
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We’ll bus you back from the finish to your morning pick-up location after the race.
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All events using Highway 1 have firm time limits. Highway 1 reopens to regular traffic at 1 PM.
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Leave your iPod, ear buds, or headphones at home for safety.
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There are aid stations about every 1.5-2.5 miles on each course. Stations feature Gatorade first, then water. CamelBak Refill Stations are at the end of every other aid station.
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Do not put trash or GU/energy gel packets into used water cups. They are recycled separately.
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You will receive a GU gear check bag at the Expo. We will transport your gear from your event start to the Marathon Finish Village.
9. Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable; you may not give or sell your bib to another person. To view our cancellation policy, click HERE. 10. Buses leave early because it takes up to two hours for a bus to travel to each start area and back along a narrow, dark, winding road. All buses must be back in Carmel by 6:45 AM so that the Marathon finish line and the 5K and 9-Miler start area can be installed.
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PACKET PICK-UP AND RACE BIBS
To pick-up your bib with attached timing chip, shirt and gear check bag, you need to know your bib number (save time and look it up in advance HERE) and bring your photo ID to the third floor of the Health and Fitness Expo for: • • • • • • • •
Marathon, Marathon Relay, 21-Miler, and 10.6-Miler: At the Expo only. No race morning pick-up. 9-Miler, 5K, and 3K pick-up: at the Expo or race morning. While we will do our best to provide you the shirt size you requested, sizes are not guaranteed. Fill out the emergency information on the back of your bib before race morning. Your bib must be worn on the front of your shirt or shorts and be visible to timers and course officials. The age of runners under 21 is printed in red. First-time marathoner names are printed in red. Bib numbers are NON-TRANSFERABLE; for safety reasons, no one else may wear a number assigned to you.
TIMING AND RESULTS
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Event timing is provided by SVE Timing. Unofficial results are available in the results tents in the Marathon Village, posted at bsim.org on race day, and published in the Monterey Herald’s Monday edition (marathon, 21-Miler and relay only). The Monterey Herald will be mailed at no charge to marathoners and 21-Miler outside the Monterey Peninsula. Results are texted to entrants who provided a mobile number during registration (data fees may apply). Timing chips are attached to bibs. Do not remove this tag and do not fold or trim your bib.
SALADINO’S PASTA PARTY, POST-RACE PARTY AND B2B FAMILY PACKAGES
Pasta party tickets, Post-Race Celebration Party and B2B Family Package wristbands can be picked up at the Expo near bib pick-up. Additional tickets/wristbands can be purchased at the same location.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE EXPO
From southbound Highway 1, take the Monterey exit (exit 401A), turn right on Camino Aguajito, then left on Del Monte Avenue. Stay in the left lane on Del Monte: the Conference Center is on the right at Calle Principal and Del Monte. • From northbound Highway 1, exit at Munras Avenue (exit 399B). Munras becomes Abrego then Washington Street. Turn left on Del Monte and the Conference Center is on the right. The same directions apply to the Pasta Party and Post-Race Celebration Party which are held in the Monterey Marriott at 235 Calle Principal, directly across the street from the Conference Center.
EVENTS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS! FREE RACE CLINICS
WHERE: Monterey Conference Center (Expo location), 3rd floor in the Steinbeck Forum WHEN: Saturday, April 25 9 AM Marathon Relay details and tips 10 AM Jeff Galloway, the guru of injury-free marathon training 11 AM Tips from the Editors of Runner’s World 12 PM Big Sur at 30 How the race began, with founder Bill Burleigh and others 1 PM What Are Your Course Questions? 2 PM Bart Yasso, an insider’s view from Runner’s World’s chief running officer 3 PM Jeff Galloway, the guru of injury-free marathon training (repeat of 10 AM clinic) 4 PM Boston 2 Big Sur Challenge with Dean Karnazes and Michael Wardian 5 PM Marathon Relay details and tips
SALADINO’S PASTA PARTY
WHERE: Monterey Marriott Grand Ballroom WHEN: Saturday, April 25, at either 4:30 or 5:30 PM. Tickets available at the Expo or at the door for $25. Fun features include random prizes and a Q & A with the race director. The menu includes salads, chicken, pasta, marinara or meat sauce, a gluten-free option, artichokes, asparagus, bread, fruit, juice, water or beer, and pineapple upside-down cake.
The Expo and packet pick-up are located in the Monterey Conference Center at One Portola Plaza in Monterey near Fisherman’s Wharf and next to the Portola Hotel & Spa. Park in the nearby Custom House Garages or at nearby street parking.
POST-RACE PARTY
WHERE: Monterey Marriott Grand Ballroom WHEN: Sunday, April 26, 4:30 - 7:30 PM. Celebrate your race with fellow runners and the race staff and board. Wristbands available at the Expo or at the door for $25. Beverage, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment included.
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COURSE SAFETY RULES - ALL EVENTS •
All point-to-point courses on Highway 1 are run entirely in the ocean-side lane. (Marathoners have both lanes for the first two miles only.)
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Please complete the emergency contact information on the back of your bib.
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No bandits or non-registered runners.
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Please do not use headphones, ear bud devices or iPods in order to hear instructions from course marshals and to listen for approaching vehicles.
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Please move to the far left side of the road or shoulder before taking pictures.
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Walkers must stay on the far left side of the race lane.
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No strollers, baby joggers, unofficial bikes, blades, skates, scooters or dogs.
MARATHON INSTRUCTIONS BUSING: Marathon runners must take a bus to the Marathon start in Big Sur. The highway to the start is closed to private vehicles. There is no parking in the start area and no runner drop-off.
donated to charity. Items in any unclaimed gear bags will be donated as well.
MARATHON START: Big Sur Station, just south of Big Sur Pfeiffer State Park, Hwy 1, Big Sur
Free bus tickets MUST be picked up at the Expo at the transportation desk near bib pick-up. Bus assignments are made based on where you are staying before the race. Buses will depart to the Marathon start from the following locations: Custom House Garage: 3:30 - 4:15 AM Carmel Middle School: 3:30 - 4:00 AM Embassy Suites*: 4:15 - 4:30 AM Monterey Marriott*: 4:00 - 4:15 AM Carmel Plaza*: 3:45 - 4:15 AM *Buses from the Marriott, Embassy Suites and Carmel Plaza are only available for guests of those or neighboring hotels. Bus ticket and bib number must be presented to board.
BIG SUR SHUTTLE: For participants staying in Big Sur, six buses will make a continuous loop between 4:45 AM and 6:00 AM with stops at all facilities between the River Inn to the north and Deetjen’s Inn to the south. To board these buses, stand near Highway 1 in order to be visible to bus drivers. GEAR CHECK Wear warm clothing to the start (average temperatures are in the 40’s °F). Use the GU gear check bag and attach the adhesive bag tag from the top of your race bib. Do not check any personal bags, backpacks, suitcases, etc. Do not enclose any valuables and do not check any fluids or other heavy items. Place your bag at a gear collection area before the start. We are not responsible for lost or stolen property and any clothing discarded at the start or on the course is
Wave 1 - 6:45 AM: Elite or seeded bib numbers and predicted finish times of 3:45 and faster Wave 2 - 6:50 AM: Predicted finish times between 3:46 and 4:45 Wave 3 - 6:55 AM: Predicted finish times of 4:45 and higher
Be sure to NOT wander into the wooded area next to Highway 1 at the start. There is a LOT of poison oak growing there.
AID STATIONS: There are 13 aid stations at approximate
miles 2.6, 5.7, 7.8, 10.4, 12.2, 13.9, 15.4, 16.9, 18.7, 20.2, 21.2, 23.0 and 25.1. • All aid stations have Gatorade first and then water • CamelBak Refill stations are at the end of every other aid station (beginning at mile 5.7) for refilling personal bottles/hydration systems. Please do not use filled cups to refill your bottles. • Fruit is available at all aid stations beginning at mile 10.4 • GU energy gel is available at mile 12.2 and 18.7 aid stations. GU flavors are Tri-Berry (20 mg. caffeine), Vanilla Bean (20 mg. caffeine), Salted Watermelon (20 mg. caffeine) and Strawberry Banana (no caffeine). • Porta-potties and medical personnel are at all aid stations (no medications available). • We do not distribute personal fluid bottles on the course. • Dispose of GU packs and other trash in the receptacles provided at aid stations. Do not put used gel packs inside a cup; all cups are composted separately.
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MARATHON INSTRUCTIONS continued
Boston 2 Big Sur Challenge
MILE MARKERS
BSIM’s famous large caricature mile signs are at every mile, as well as the 10K and half-marathon locations (there are no clocks or split-timers). Note: some mile signs are not at the exact mile location due to road width. At these locations a large cone and flag are placed at the mile point.
TIME LIMIT
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The Marathon course time limit is 6-hours (13:45 per mile). This begins when the final runnner crosses the start. • Runners who fall behind a 6-hour finish pace at any point on the course may be asked to discontinue the race and take a sag wagon to the finish area. All marathoners must reach mile 22 by 12 noon (approximately 5 hours) or will otherwise be transported to the finish area by bus. Course time limits are part of our race permit and are enforced by the California Highway Patrol. Your cooperation will help ensure future races.
FINISH AREA: After crossing the finish, you will receive a medallion, a mylar blanket (if needed) and food and beverages. B2B and Runner’s World Challenge finishers will be directed to their hospitality tents. Hot minestrone soup and a cold Michelob Ultra beer (if over age 21) are also available. Massages will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Find family and friends at the Runners Unite area near the main stage. AWARDS:
The Marathon awards ceremony will begin with overall finishers at 11:30 AM followed by special divisions and age group awards. Awards distribution is equal for males and females. • Top five overall and top three masters (age 40 and over) based on GUN time • Top five finishers in five-year age divisions after 16-19 to 80-and-over (based on CHIP time) • Top five B2B participants, based on combined Boston and Big Sur Marathon times (CHIP times) • “Double dipping” is permitted (runners are eligible for both overall and divisional awards) • If competing for an award, you may NOT wear an iPod or other audio device during the race • ASICS shoe certificates are presented to all overall and divisional winners
Receive your B2B medallion and finisher’s jacket in the B2B tent at Marathon Village after you finish. Your B2B bib is admission to the tent. There will also be additional B2B merchandise available for purchase in the tent. If you purchased additonal family package wristbands (in addition to the one included with your registration), you can pick them up for your family members when you pick up your bib at the Expo.
photo by Reg Regalado
Runner’s World Challenge •
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Pick-up RWC bibs, shirts, gear bags, Pasta Party tickets, guest wristbands (if purchased) and Post-Race Party wristbands (if purchased) in the RWC hospitality room (DeAnza Ballroom III) at the Expo. Pre-race strategy session for RWC registrants is Saturday, April 25, at 4:00 PM in the same room. RWC buses depart from the Portola Hotel & Spa between 4:15 and 4:30 AM. RWC bibs allow access to the hospitality tent at the start. village. If guest passes were purchased, the guest needs to wear the wristband for admittance to the finish tent. Gear bags are collected at the RWC start tent and transported to the RWC finish tent. Complimentary post-race massages are available on a first-come, first-served priority basis.
For more information on the Runner’s World Challenge click HERE.
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RELAY INSTRUCTIONS PACKET PICK-UP:
Relay team bibs, gear check bags, and participant shirts must be picked up at the Expo by the team captain or their designated representative; individual packet pick-up is not available. Upon pick-up, please verify that your team is in the correct category.
RACE WEEKEND ADDITION OF TEAM MEMBERS:
Any person joining an existing team or replacing a team member will have to come to the relay number pick-up station at the Expo to fill out and sign an entry form with liability waiver. There will be no exceptions! Team captains - please try to add all your team members by April 17. After that, online registration is closed.
RELAY START:
Leg 1 runners will begin with Marathoners in Big Sur and should seed themselves in the appropriate start wave: Wave 1 - 6:45 AM: Elite or seeded bib numbers and predicted finish times of 3:45 and faster Wave 2 - 6:50 AM: Predicted finish times between 3:46 and 4:45 Wave 3 - 6:55 AM: Predicted finish times of 4:45 and higher
Be sure to NOT wander into the wooded area next to Highway 1 at the start. There is a LOT of poison oak in the area.
RELAY LEGS AND EXCHANGE AREAS:
Relay team captains and, if possible, team members should attend one of the Relay information meeting in the Steinbeck Forum at the Expo on Saturday, April 25, at either 9:00 AM or 5:00 PM. Important details on gear check, busing, finish line instructions and other issues will be discussed.
Leg 1-4.9 miles; Leg 2-4.9 miles; Leg 3-7.2-miles; Leg 4-9.2 miles. Relay runners exchange a timing chip (which can be attached to the ankle) with their next runner in the exchange areas. Food and water will be provided at the end of each leg. Buses will transport runners back to the finish (expect lengthy delays).
BUSING:
AID STATIONS: There are 13 aid stations on the course,
RELAY INFORMATION MEETINGS:
Relay runners must take a bus to the start and each exchange area. Buses to the Relay start and the three exchange areas leave from Monterey Peninsula College. Leg 1 buses depart 3:45 - 4:00 AM; Leg 2 buses depart 4:30 - 4:45 AM; Leg 3 buses from 4:45 - 5:00 AM; buses to Leg 4 depart from 5:45 - 6:00 AM. The highway to the start and exchange areas is closed to private vehicles. There is no parking in the start or exchange areas and there is no runner drop-off or pick-up.
BIG SUR SHUTTLE:
Buses depart from the Marathon start to Relay Leg exchanges between 5:30 and 6:00 AM. If you are staying in Big Sur and running legs 2, 3 or 4, make sure you are at the Marathon start prior to 6:00 AM to get on a bus that will take you to the start of your relay leg (get on a Big Sur shuttle between 4:45 and 5:45 AM to ensure arrival at the Marathon start by 6:00 AM). The shuttle makes a continuous loop with stops at all facilities between the River Inn to the north and Deetjen’s Inn to the south. You will be driven to the Marathon start and then get on a northbound bus which will take you to the start of your leg.
RELAY GEAR CHECK: Please attend one of the Relay
Information Meetings on Saturday as gear check is handled differently than other races. Wear warm clothing to the start (average temps are in the 40’s °F). Use the GU gear check bag and attach the adhesive bag tag from the top of your race bib. Do not check any personal bags, backpacks, suitcases, etc. Do not enclose any valuables and do not check any fluids or other heavy items. We are not responsible for lost or stolen property and any clothing discarded at the start or anywhere on the course is donated to charity.
approximately every 1.5-2.5 miles. See details in the Marathon Instructions.
TIME LIMIT: The Marathon Relay course time limit is 6-hours (13:45 per mile). • Runners who fall behind a 6-hour finish pace at any point on the course may be asked to discontinue the race and take a sag wagon to the finish area. • All Relay teams must reach mile 22 by 12 noon (or approximately five hours) or will otherwise be transported to the finish area by bus. • Course time limits are part of our race permit and are enforced by the California Highway Patrol. Your cooperation will help ensure future races.
FINISH AREA: After crossing the finish, Leg 4 runners will receive 4 medallions, one for each team member, food and beverages. Hot minestrone soup and a cold Michelob Ultra beer (if over age 21) are free to all finishers. Find your teammates in the Runners Unite area. AWARDS: Awards are presented race day for the top three teams in each Relay category: open male, open female, masters male, masters female, open mixed, masters mixed and corporate mixed. All team members receive a reward.
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21-MILER INSTRUCTIONS BUSES TO THE START: All 21-Miler participants must take
a bus to their start at Andrew Molera State Park in Big Sur. The highway to the start is closed to private vehicles. There is no parking in the start area and no runner drop off. 21-Miler buses will depart from the Barnyard Shopping Village in Carmel between 4:15 and 4:30 AM and from the Monterey Marriott between 4:30 and 4:45 AM. Free bus tickets with times and departure locations must be picked up at the Expo at the transportation desk near bib pick-up.
BIG SUR SHUTTLE: For 21-Milers staying in Big Sur, buses
TIME LIMIT: The 21-Miler time limit is 6:30 hours (18:30 per mile). • 21-Milers who fall behind a 6:30 finish pace at any point on the course may be asked to discontinue the race and take a sag wagon to the finish area. • All 21-Milers must reach Marathon mile 22 by 12 noon (approximately 5 1/2 hours) or will otherwise be transported to the finish area by bus. • Course time limits are part of our race permit and are enforced by the California Highway Patrol. Your cooperation will help ensure future races.
will make a continuous loop between 4:45 AM and 6:00 AM with stops at all facilities between the River Inn to the north and Deetjen’s Inn to the south. To board these buses, stand near Highway 1 in order to be visible to bus drivers. A second bus will transport you from the Marathon start area to the 21-Miler start between 5:30 and 6:00 AM.
21-MILER WALKERS: Please be considerate of runners approaching from behind and stay to the left by “keeping one foot on the white line.” Be sure to walk no more than two abreast.
GEAR CHECK: Wear warm clothing to the start (average
TIMING: The 21-Miler is timed but there are no overall or age group awards.
temps are in the 40’s °F). Use the GU gear check bag and attach the adhesive bag tag from the top of your race bib. Do not check any personal bags, backpacks, suitcases, etc. Do not enclose any valuables and do not check any fluids or other heavy items. Place your bag at the gear collection area before the start. We are not responsible for lost or stolen property and any clothing discarded at the start or anywhere on the course is donated to charity.
FINISH AREA: After crossing the finish, you will receive a medallion, a mylar blanket (if needed), and food and beverages. Hot minestrone soup and a cold Michelob Ultra beer (if over age 21) are also available. Find family and friends at the Runners Unite area near the main stage.
START: There is one start for all 21-Milers at 6:30 AM. For
your safety, you will start in the parking lot at Andrew Molera and run up the entrance road to enter Highway 1. Your official race time will begin when you cross a timing mat at the Marathon 5-mile mark, about 2/10ths of a mile away.
AID STATIONS: Aid stations are every 1.5-2.5 miles and are shared with the Marathon. • All aid stations have Gatorade first and then water. • CamelBak refill stations are available at the end of every other aid station for those carrying their own bottles or hydration system. Please do not use filled cups to refill your bottles. • Fruit is available after marathon mile 10.4. • GU energy gel is available at two aid stations: Marathon miles 12.2 and 18.7. GU flavors are Tri-Berry (20 mg. caffeine), Vanilla Bean (20 mg. caffeine), Salted Watermelon (20 mg caffeind) and Strawberry Banana (no caffeine). • Porta-potties and medical personnel are at each aid station (no medications available). • Dispose of GU packs and other trash in the receptacles provided. • Do not put your used GU packs inside a cup as all cups are composted separately.
Photo by Robin WayWay
HYDRATION TIPS from CamelBak
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EVENT INFORMATION 10.6-Miler Instructions BUSES TO THE START:
discarded at the start or anywhere on the course is donated to charity.
All 10.6-Miler participants must take a bus to their start at Rocky Point Restaurant. The highway to the start is closed to private vehicles. There is no parking in the start area and no runner drop off. Buses depart between 5:45 and 6:00 AM from Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey and Carmel Rancho in Carmel. You must have a bus ticket to board the bus. Free bus tickets with times and departure locations must be picked up at the Expo at the transportation desk near bib pick-up.
START:
The 10.6-Miler is started in several small waves beginning at 7 AM at the entrance to Rocky Point Restaurant on Highway 1.
AID STATIONS:
Aid stations are every 1.5-2.5 miles and shared with the Marathon, 21-Miler and Relay participants.
BIG SUR SHUTTLE:
For 10.6-Milers staying in Big Sur, buses will make a continuous loop between 4:45 AM and 6:00 AM with stops at all facilities between the River Inn to the north and Deetjen’s Inn to the south. To board these buses, stand near Highway 1 in order to be visible to bus drivers. A second bus will transport you from the Marathon start area to the 10.6-Miler start between 5:30 and 6:00 AM.
GEAR CHECK:
Wear warm clothing to the start (average temps are in the 40’s °F). Use the GU gear check bag and attach the adhesive bag tag from the top of your race bib. Do not check any personal bags, backpacks, suitcases, etc. Do not enclose any valuables and do not check any fluids or other heavy items. Place your bag at a gear collection area before the start. We are not responsible for lost or stolen property and any clothing
COURSE TIME LIMITS:
The 10.6-Miler course is open for 6 hours, a pace of over 30 minutes a mile.
FINISH AREA:
After crossing the finish, you will receive a medallion, a mylar blanket (if needed), and food and beverages. Hot minestrone soup and a cold Michelob Ultra beer (if over age 21) are also available. Find family and friends at the Runners Unite area.
RESULTS and TIMING: The 10.6-Miler is timed but there are no overall or age group awards.
5K and 9-Miler Instructions REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE FOR THE 5K UNLESS SOLD OUT:
BIG SUR SHUTTLE:
Online registration is available through Friday, April 17 unless the 5K sells out. If not sold out, registration will be available at the Expo and on race morning, beginning at 6:30 AM at the Marathon Finish Village. Check the race website bsim.org or the mobile app for availability.
PACKET PICK-UP:
5K and 9-Miler bibs and participant shirts can be picked up at the Expo. There will also be race morning pickup beginning at 6:30 AM at the Marathon Finish Village.
PARKING IN THE START/FINISH AREA:
5K and 9-Miler participants are responsible for their own transportation to the event start (unless staying in Big Sur). Parking is available at The Crossroads Carmel and the Barnyard Shopping Village, Carmel, next to the Marathon Finish Village.
For 5K and 9-Milers staying in Big Sur, buses will make a continuous loop between 4:45 AM and 6:00 AM with stops at all facilities between the River Inn to the north and Deetjen’s Inn to the south. To board these buses, stand near Highway 1 in order to be visible to bus drivers. A second bus will transport you from the Marathon start area to the 5K and 9-Miler start between 5:30 and 6:00 AM.
GEAR CHECK:
5K and 9-Miler gear bags may be dropped in the gear retrieval area at the Marathon Finish Village. Affix the adhesive gear check label located at the top of your bib to the gear bag provided. Do not enclose any valuables and do not check any fluids or other heavy items. We are not responsible for lost or stolen property. continued on next page
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EVENT INFORMATION 5K and 9-Miler Instructions continued START: The 9-Miler begins on Highway 1 at the Marathon
RESULTS, TIMING and AWARDS:
finish line at 7:35 AM. The 5K begins at 7:45 AM at the north end of the Carmel River Bridge a short walk away.
THE COURSE: Both the 5K and 9-Miler courses head south
on Highway 1. 9-Milers continue on Highway 1 south to enter Point Lobos Natural Reserve. After completing a loop through Point Lobos, 9-Milers return to Highway 1 and head back north. At the Bay School, they will turn left and follow the same route as the 5K. Just past the one-mile mark the 5K runners will turn right onto a dirt path near the Bay School. After a loop through Carmel Meadows they will return to Highway 1 via Ribera Road and head north to the finish.
The 5K is timed and offers complete age group awards. The 5K awards ceremony will begin at 9:15 AM at the Marathon Village awards stage. Awards are equal for males and females and presented to the top overall, the top five in ages 11-under, 12-14, and 15-18; and the top three in five year age groups after 19-24 and through 85 and over. Double dipping is permitted. The 9-Miler is timed but there are no overall or age group awards.
AID STATIONS:
There is one aid station on the 5K course at mile 1. The 9-Miler has aid stations at miles 1.1, 2.9, 4.8, and 6.8.
FINISH AREA:
After crossing the finish, you will receive a medallion, a mylar blanket (if needed), and food and beverages. Hot minestrone soup and a cold Michelob Ultra beer (if over age 21) are also available. Find family and friends at the Runners Unite area near the Awards Stage. Photo by Patricia McKean
By the Bay 3K Instructions REGISTRATION IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR THE 3K:
Online registration is available through Friday, April 17. Registration will be available at the Expo on Friday and on race morning, Saturday, April 25, beginning at 6:30 AM, at Lovers Point Park in Pacific Grove.
PACKET PICK-UP:
3K Bibs and participant shirts can be picked up Friday at the Expo. There will also be race morning pickup beginning at 6:30 AM at Lovers Point Park in Pacific Grove.
PARKING IN THE START/FINISH AREA:
3K participants are responsible for their own transportation to the event. Parking is available in nearby neighborhoods.
START:
The 3K is Saturday, April 25, and begins at 8:00 AM with five start waves five minutes apart.
THE COURSE:
The 3K course is an out-and-back beginning near Lovers Point. Runners proceed west on the ocean-side lane. After the turnaround, they will return in the inland lane.
AID STATIONS:
There is one aid station on the 3K course at the turnaround point.
FINISH AREA:
After crossing the finish, participants will receive a medallion and refreshments. Kids can enjoy entertainment in Lovers Point Park.
RESULTS, TIMING and AWARDS: The 3K is a kids’ fun run and individuals are not timed or scored. Race results are not provided. Cash awards will be presented to top schools in the Schools’ Competition at the awards stage beginning at 9:15 AM.
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OTHER EVENT WEEKEND INFORMATION FAMILIES OF RUNNERS STAYING IN BIG SUR
No traffic is allowed north of the Big Sur Post Office after 6:00 AM on race day. We recommend leaving Big Sur before 5:45 AM to ensure that you’ll be north of the Carmel River Bridge by 7:00 AM. Alternately, you can join one of the northbound caravans to get to the Marathon finish . For more caravan information and a schedule, click HERE.
NO COURSE ACCESS FOR SPECTATORS
There is no course access for spectators by vehicle or bicycle. The best place to watch runners is at the Marathon Finish Village at Highway 1 and Rio Road in Carmel.
TAKING PHOTOS?
We’d love to see them! Stop by our Social Media Center at the Expo next to the Marathon Info booth or at the Marathon Finish Village near the Gear Check area to upload and share photos or videos!
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POST-RACE BUSES depart the Marathon Finish Village
beginning at 10 AM to return runners to their morning boarding locations. The last bus will depart at 2:00 PM. Buses back to Big Sur are scheduled to depart at 11:00 AM, 1 PM and 2 PM.
MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE AT FINISH Official race
merchandise will be available at the Marathon Finish Village including a unique and colorful finisher shirt. B2B merchandise will be available in the B2B tent on race day.
Photo by Craig Lovell photo by Marianne Mangold
CLIF BAR PACE TEAMS
OTHER EVENTS WE ORGANIZE
Reach your Marathon goal by teaming up with Clif Bar’s experienced pace team. Joining a pace team is FREE! Goal finish time pace groups are 3:25, 3:35, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00 and 5:30. The pace team will have a booth at the Expo. To learn more and join a team, click HERE.
The Big Sur International Marathon is a non-profit organization. In addition to our namesake Marathon weekend of events, we organize two other races and a youth fitness program:
MY ASICS PACE BANDS
RUN IN THE NAME OF LOVE
ASICS is proud to supply runners with Pace Your Race: the official paceband of the 2015 Big Sur Marathon. Create a personalized paceband by entering your goal time at PaceYourRace.ASICS.com (site coming soon), and pick it up at the Pace Your Race booth at the Expo. Check the bsim.org website soon for more details!
KEEPING US GREEN
Our events impact the community but our efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle go a long way towards keeping our destination cities both green and pristine. One of our green initiatives is the refill program sponsored by CamelBak. Runners and walkers can carry their own bottles to be refilled at the end of every other aid station. We strongly encourage participation in this green program that eliminates thousands of cups. California is experiencing a severe drought and water is a precious resource on the Monterey Peninsula and we ask that you conserve water during your stay on the Monterey Peninsula and on the course. For more information about how we continue to enhance our green program, click HERE.
The 2015 Run in the Name of Love is Sunday, June 21 (Father’s Day) in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Both the 5K and the dogfriendly 2K courses feature breathtaking ocean views. Learn more and register at runinthenameoflove.org.
BIG SUR HALF MARATHON ON MONTEREY BAY
The 13th Annual Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay is on Sunday, November 8, 2015, and features a scenic, gently rolling course perfect for first timers or those seeking a PR. For more information and to register, go to bigsurhalfmarathon.org.
JUST RUN!
Just Run is our free online school-based youth fitness program that offers fitness, citizenship, and nutrition programs to more than 15,000 participants annually. Just Run is funded by donations, grants, and a portion of Marathon and Half Marathon entry fees. On behalf of our 2,500 volunteers, board and staff, thank you for choosing our event. We hope you have an amazing experience. The Big Sur International Marathon team
Big Sur International Marathon BSIM.org #bsim2015 @BSIMEvents address: P.O. Box 222620, Carmel, CA 93922
phone: 831.625.6226 page 10
fax: 831.625.2119
email:
[email protected]
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All 21-Milers will take a bus to Andrew Molera State Park for their start. There is no private vehicle access, parking or drop-off. The group yoga and warm-up stretch will begin about 6 a.m. The 21-Miler starts in one wave at 6:30 a.m. Official timing will begin as runners cross marathon mile 5 on Highway 1, about 2/10ths of a mile away.
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Runners will be dropped off on Highway 1 by bus for the start of the 10.6-Miler. There is no private vehicle access, parking or drop-off. The 10.6-Miler will start promptly at 7 a.m. at the top of the Rocky Point driveway at Highway 1, about 750 feet up the hill from the Rocky Point Restaurant parking lot.
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The Marathon Finish Village is at Highway 1 and Rio Road in Carmel next to The Crossroads Carmel shopping center. This is the finish for all events on Sunday, April 26 as well as the start area for the 5K and 9-Miler. There is parking in The Crossroads, Carmel Rancho and The Barnyard Shopping Village one block north and in nearby neighborhoods west of Hwy 1. Shuttles will depart from the Marathon Village to take spectators back to their morning pick-up locations including Big Sur. The Marathon Village is a small area with large crowds; expect heavy traffic and delays. Please, no dogs or bicycles in the Marathon Village.
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All entrants in the Marathon, Marathon Relay, 21-Miler, and 10.6-Miler are required to take a bus to their start or relay exchange area. Highway 1 is closed to private vehicles and there is no parking at any start and no runner drop off. Free bus tickets must be picked up at the race Expo. Bus assignments are made based on where you are staying before the race. Buses will return entrants from the Marathon Finish Village to their morning pick-up location after the race.
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Participants staying in Big Sur must ride a shuttle to the Marathon start. These shuttles run a loop along Highway 1 in Big Sur between 4:45 and 6:00 a.m. Those running other events will take a second bus (running between 5:30 and 6:00 a.m.) from the Marathon start to the start of their event or Relay exchange area.
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A Race Expo Monterey Conference Center Monterey NO PICK-UP HERE
B Monterey Marriott 350 Calle Principal Monterey MARATHON + 21-MILER
C Fisherman’s Wharf Parking Lot Del Monte Ave. & Washington St. Monterey 10.6-MILER
D Custom House Garages Tyler & Franklin Streets Monterey
G Carmel Plaza Ocean Avenue & Junipero Carmel
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H Carmel Middle School 4380 Carmel Valley Road Carmel
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I Barnyard Shopping Center Clock Tower Place Carmel
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J Carmel Rancho Center Carmel Rancho Blvd. Carmel 10.6-MILER
K Marathon Finish Village Highway One & Rio Roads Carmel Post-Race Shuttles Free shuttles are provided between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to take runners from the Marathon Finish Village to their original pick-up location.
