National Marathons Support Big Sur Distance Project

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Franca Gargiulo

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Big Sur International Marathon

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National Marathons Support Big Sur Distance Project

(Carmel, CA – July 7, 2005) -- The Marine Corps and Twin Cities Marathons are providing entries to their "Sold Out" races in support of the Big Sur Marathon's elite training center.

A limited number of entries for both races are available for $300. Funds above the amount of the entry fee will go directly to support the non-profit Big Sur Distance Project, one of the five USATF professional training centers in the United States. The Distance Project is dedicated to developing, supporting and preparing U.S. post-collegiate distance runners for National and International level competitions. The athletes also serve the community by actively promoting physical fitness and healthy lifestyles for people of all ages, with an emphasis on youth fitness. For more information on the Big Sur Distance Project visit www.bsim.org.

In addition to guaranteed entries into either the Marine Corps Marathon (October 30, 2005) or the Twin Cities Marathon (October 2, 2005), participants will also receive an "Official Supporter of the Big Sur Distance Project" shirt and micromesh cap.

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The 21^st Anniversary Presentation of the Big Sur International Marathon will take place on Sunday, April 30, 2006. More information on both this year’s marathon and related events as well as the Big Sur Half Marathon on the Monterey Bay can be found on the website at www.bsim.org .