 Big Sur Half Marathon Course Description:
This Big Sur Half Marathon is a run and/or walk along the "Edge of the Western World," offering a gently rolling fast course that winds through historic downtown Monterey, along Cannery Row, and proceeds along Pacific Grove's coastline with incredible views of the Monterey Bay.
Race Day Information:
All event information is subject to change.
Packet Pick Up Directions
Bibs, D-tags, and event shirts must be picked up at the Health & Fitness Expo (See below). A Photo ID is required for packet pickup. If you are unable to pick up your packet, you may give a letter of authorization to someone else along with a photocopy of your driver’s license or other picture ID and they may pick up for you.
There is race morning pick up between 5:30 and 6:45 AM to accommodate those who absolutely cannot pick up the day before. A packet pick-up tent will be located on Del Monte Avenue in front of the Del Mar French Laundry near the start. Please know your bib number in advance.
Health & Fitness Expo
When: Friday, November 16th Noon - 6pm
Saturday, November 17th 9am - 6pm
Where: Monterey Conference Center- 1 Portola Plaza in Monterey (adjacent to the Portola Hotel & Spa)
 Big Sur Half Marathon
When: 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2012
Start: On Del Monte near Figueroa Street (across from MacDonald’s) in downtown Monterey.
Click HERE for a map of the start area.
Finish: Custom House Plaza, between Portola Hotel & Spa and Fisherman's Wharf.
COURSE: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/56739156/
Participant Requirements:
- No pets, wheels, pacers, or baby joggers on the course.
- You must be able to complete the course in 3 1/2 hours
- You must be at least 12 years of age or older to participate
- You must be in good health/physically prepared to take on the challenges of a ½ marathon
- Race numbers are required to take part in the race.
Team for Life Membership Fee:
$115 for Team for Life membership (will be credited to your fundraising page as your 1st donation)
Fundraising Minimum:
Each Team for Life Member participating in the Big Sur Half Marathon is responsible for raising a minimum of $900 by Friday, November 2, 2012 at 5pm PST (not including your TFL membership fee/1st donation) In exchange for raising the $900 minimum, each participant will be race registered and receive a Team for Life race day t-shirt, as well as the following:
- A unique technical fabric t-shirt in gender specific sizing.
- A ceramic finisher's medallion by artist Kathleen Kelly
- D-tag timing by Race Central
- Food and drink at the finish
- Fluids, fuel and sanitary facilities on the course
- Live music and entertainment on the course
Fundraising Program:
When you race as a Team for Life member you raise funds to help end stage cancer patients get a second chance at life through clinical trials. 87% of donations go directly to our program services. We reimburse patients directly for expenses incurred with participating in a clinical trial. Team for Life offers great incentives, provides simple fundraising tools (including a personalized website like this one: lazarex.kintera.org) and your own fundraising mentor to assure your success.
Fundraising Policy:
If the $900 fundraising minimum is not met by 5pm PST on Friday, November 2, 2012 your credit card on file will be charged to make up the difference (to total $900).
These charges are refundable if you continue to fundraise and reach the $900 minimum (not including your TFL membership fee/1st donation) by Friday, December 14, 2012 by 5pm PST. Once you have fulfilled your fundraising requirement, Lazarex will issue a refund for the amount charged to your credit card.
Fundraising and Incentive Deadline:
Friday, November 2, 2012 at 5pm PST
$1200-$2499: Team for Life Sport Bag
$2500 - $3999: Malibu Team for Life Unisex Sport Watch w/ a Turquoise rubber band
$4000-$5499: Team for Life Hydration Back Pack
$5500 - $9999: 18 speed, Team for Life Mountain Bike, steel frame, alloy rims, twist shift, 3 piece crank
$10,000 and above: ONE WEEK LODGING AT AN EXCLUSIVE HAWAIIAN RESORT IN MAUI (airfare not included)
** Incentives subject to change, based on 2012 Sponsors **
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