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PACKET PICK-UP

Friday April 24, noon to 6:00 P.M.
Saturday, April 25, 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 26, 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, 2009. They will also be available online at www.bsim.org.
IPODS AND AUDIO DEVICES
In accordance with the guidelines set by USATF and the Road Runner's Club of America, we are strongly recommending that you do not use Ipods or other audio devices during the events. Choosing to use an audio device will NOT result in disqualification, but you will compromise your safety and that of others by wearing a headset. 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 and face disqualification.  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.

HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO Held at the Monterey Conference Center adjacent to the Portola Plaza Hotel & Spa 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 24 from noon to 6:00 P.M. and Saturday April 25 from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
RACE CLINIC Clinics are held Saturday, April 25 at the Monterey Conference Center. Times and speakers will be posted on the Expo floor and outside the Steinbeck Forum. They will also be available on the website under the Expo link.
PASTA PARTY Saturday April 25 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 afternoon, April 26.
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 4-15-09 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 2009 entry fee IS NOT TRANSFERABLE to 2010. 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.