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10-Mile Walk

ENTRY FEE:	$70.00 for 10-Mile Walk There is a $10.00 discount for Active Military participants
CANCELLATION POLICY	Per the marathon running industry policy, all entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. This policy applies to all entrants and is in effect whether you are injured, have an unexpected family/business emergency, have a medical emergency, etc. There are NO exceptions.You may not roll it over to another year or transfer, sell or give it to another person if you are unable to run. If you do not run or pick up your event shirt you may deduct the amount of your entry as a charitable contribution on your income tax return. The Big Sur International Marathon is a non-profit 501(c)3 and the proceeds from our events go to local charities and grant groups.
ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:	- A technical fabric, gender specific Asics shirt - D-tag timing by Race Central - A finisher's medallion (for all finishers) - Food and drink at the finish - A free Race Weekend Guide - A two day Health & Fitness Expo - Fluids, fuel and sanitary facilities on the course - Live music and entertainment on the course Please note that this is a NON-COMPETITIVE fitness event. Participants will be timed, but there are no "winners" or divisional awards.
START TIME:	7:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2009
START LOCATION:	On Del Monte near Figueroa in downtown Monterey (across from MacDonalds). Free parking available at the Custom House parking garages.
WEATHER:	Average Temperature: 50° - 60° F. Average Humidity: 30 - 50%
PACKET PICK-UP:	Bibs, event shirts and goody bags must be picked up at the Health & Fitness Expo on Friday, November 13th or Saturday, November 14th. A photo ID is required for packet pickup. The Expo is held at the Monterey Conference Center at One Portola Plaza in Monterey, adjacent to the Portola Hotel & Spa. Hours are noon to 6:00 p.m. on Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. 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 limited race morning pick up between 5:30 and 6:45 AM to accommodate those who absolutely cannot pick up the day before. Please refer to the Race Weekend Instructions for location of the Packet Pick Up tent near the start line of the half marathon.
PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS:	- No pets, wheels, pacers, or baby joggers on the course. - You must be able to complete the course in 4 hours - You must be at least 12 years of age or older to participate - You must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenges of the 10 mile distance - Race numbers are required to take part in the race. NO BANDITS! If you are caught as a bandit or running with another person's bib you will be banned from participating in Big Sur Marathon events for a period of one year - Limited to 1,000 participants
IPODS AND AUDIO DEVICES	USA Track & Field has amended Rule 144.3, which pertains to the use of headphones and other electronic devices, to enable race directors to choose to allow the use of headphones by runners in non-championship races. The rule now reads: "The following shall be considered assistance and therefore not allowed: The visible possession or use by athletes of video, audio, or communications devices in the competition area. The Games Committee for an LDR event may allow the use of portable listening devices not capable of receiving communication; however, those competing in Championships for awards, medals, or prize money may not use such devices." Our organization will allow the use of Ipods and other headphone devices by those not competing for prize money or divisional awards. We continue to stress that by using an audio device you will compromise your safety and that of others. If wearing an Ipod or other audio device results in you being unable to hear verbal instructions or commands, or approaching vehicles or course marshals on bicycles, you may be asked to relinquish the device. We ask that you take responsibility and use good judgement if you opt to wear an audio device. Because the right lane of Highway 1 is open to vehicular convoys the safety of our participants is our first priority. We truly hope you'll opt to leave your headsets at home and instead let the incredible scenery and music we provide on the course serve as your motivation and inspiration.
REGISTRATION:	Online registration is provided by Active.com. Their processing fee is included in the event price. You may register online by going to the Half Marathon website at www.bsim.org or you may download the printable online entry form. You may also call 831-625-6226 to request an entry form.
CONFIRMATION:	If you register online and provide a valid email address, you will be emailed confirmation at the time of registration. If you send in a paper entry and provide a valid email address you will be emailed an entry confirmation. If you do not provide an email address your canceled check or credit card is your confirmation. All entries can also be confirmed online at the Registration link under "Entry Confirmation." Type in LAST NAME only to confirm entry. A photo ID is required to pick up your bib, chip and race packet.
CHARITY:	The Big Sur International Marathon is a non-profit and the proceeds of our events are donated to local charities and grant groups. The proceeds from our Half Marathon are dedicated to our youth fitness program, JUST RUN®. JUST RUN is a free program designed to assist schools and other youth organizations by providing vital youth fitness programs. Geared towards promoting fitness and healthy lifestyles in grades 2-8, the program encourages physical activity and healthy eating habits as well as promoting good citizenship and family involvement. Please visit www.justrun.org for more information. We've provided an opportunity to entrants in our Half Marathon to make an optional donation to JUST RUN. We thank you for your consideration.
AID:	Water stations, also offering Gatorade, will be found approximately every two miles on the course. GU will be available at one aid station on the course. There will be first aid and medical care at all aid stations and at the Finish.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:	The 10-Mile course is not certified and is subject to change. The out and back course begins on Del Monte near Figueroa Street and heads east on Del Monte Avenue along the Window on the Bay. Runners turn right on Camino Aguajito at the eastern end of Lake El Estero and then make the next right onto Third Street. After crossing Camino El Estero, Third becomes Pearl Street. Runners stay on Pearl until Alvarado where they turn right. At Franklin Street, runners turn right again and then left on Washington, left on Del Monte and pass through the Custom House Tunnel. After emerging from the tunnel, runners veer right onto Foam Street. They take Foam to Drake and turn right again and then left onto Cannery Row. They run the length of Cannery Row and then turn right on Ocean View Blvd. in Pacific Grove. At Fountain Avenue runners turn left and proceed to Lighthouse Avenue in downtown Pacific Grove where they turn right. They take another right at the Pacific Grove Post Office onto Central Avenue. At 17th Street runners turn left and continue down to Ocean View Blvd. and Lover's Point. The next six miles are run next to the Monterey Bay. Oceanview becomes Sunset Drive just past Asilomar Blvd. 10-Mile walkers will have a turnaround just before Pt. Pinos. They will return to Lover's Point the same way (but in the ocean side lane) and then get on the Recreation Trail. Runners take the Rec Trail back to Cannery Row where they will again run down the Row to Drake. At Drake runners get on the Rec Trail again and take it to the finish at Custom House Plaza.