All Event Info

PACKET PICK-UP	Friday April 25, Noon to 6:00 P.M. Saturday, April 26, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. at the Health & Fitness Expo in the Monterey Conference Center There is no race day packet pick-up for the Marathon, 21-, 10.6-, 9-Milers or Relay. Also, for *5K ONLY:* Sunday, April 27, 6:00 am to 7:00 am at Marathon Village
LAST MINUTE INSTRUCTIONS	"Last Minute Instructions" will be mailed to entrants of all events (except the 5K) at the end of March, 2008. They will also be available online at www.bsim.org.
HEADPHONES	In accordance to the recommendations of USATF and the Road Runner's Club of America, we are requesting that you do not use Ipods or other headsets during the event. Disobeying this rule will not result in disqualification, but you will compromise your safety and that of others by wearing a headset. If you insist on wearing a headset we ask that you stay to the far left side of the runners lane due to approaching vehicles in the right lane. 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.
HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO	Held at the Monterey Conference Center adjacent to the Portola Plaza Hotel and across the street from the Monterey Marriott. The Conference Center is Race Headquarters for Marathon Weekend events. Race packets, bib numbers, T-Shirts, bus passes and Pasta Party tickets are distributed there. The Expo will be open Friday April 25 from Noon to 6:00 P.M. and Saturday April 26 from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
RACE CLINIC	Clinics are held Saturday, April 26 at the Monterey Conference Center. Times and speakers will be posted on the Expo floor and outside the Steinbeck Forum.
PASTA PARTY	Saturday April 26 from 4:30 to 7:00 P.M. There are two seatings, one at 4:30 and one at 5:30 P.M.
RACE RESULTS and OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER	The Monterey County Herald will publish UNOFFICIAL race results on Monday and mail it to the homes of all marathoners, 21-Milers, and relay team captains, unless the Herald package is declined at time of entry. The Herald package also includes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday editions featuring motivating marathon- oriented articles and fantastic photos. Stop by the Herald booth at the Expo. Read all about your running comrades! The official results booklet will be mailed out in early September. Unofficial results will be available at www.bsim.org by Sunday evening, April 27.
ENTERTAINMENT	The Yamaha grand piano at Bixby Bridge, Taiko drummers at the foot of Hurricane Point, belly dancers at mile 25 and much, much more. An eclectic mix of classical, jazz, and rock and roll provided by musical groups unique to our area.
CANCELLATIONS	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. If you cancel your entry by notifying us in writing or by email by 4-15-08 you can request an early entry form for the following year's event. If you return the form to us by the date specified WITH PAYMENT, this will guarantee your entry into the following year's event. If you cancel you may also request a commemorative event shirt to be sent to you. Your 2008 entry fee IS NOT TRANSFERABLE to 2009. You do not need to inform us of cancellation unless you are requesting an early entry form. If you do cancel, you may take the amount of your entry fee as a charitable donation on your income tax return. The Big Sur International Marathon is a 501(c)3 non-profit.