The Big Sur Marathon announced its schedule of events for the
weekend of April 23, including the Health and Fitness Expo, the
Just Kids 3K and the Big Sur International Marathon.
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The Big Sur Marathon announced its schedule of events for the weekend of April 23, including the Health and Fitness Expo, the Just Kids 3K and the Big Sur International Marathon.
Ten thousand runners and walkers will gather for the 25th presentation of the Big Sur International Marathon along Highway 1 on Sunday, April 25. Six race categories include the marathon and marathon relay, as well as the 21-, 10.6- and nine-mile races, and a 5K. Spectator viewing is easily accessible at the “Marathon Village” area at Rio Road and Highway 1.
On Saturday morning beginning at 8 a.m. at Lover’s Point, 2,500 school-age children and their families will run the Pacific Grove coastline in the JUST RUN! Just Kids 3K race. All race finishers receive a JUST RUN medal, an “Otter Trot” T-shirt, and post-race snacks and activities. School competition prizes awarded.
And on Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Monterey Conference Center, the Health and Fitness Expo will feature more than 60 vendors showcasing the latest in running apparel, footwear, nutrition, running event and charity information. Free race clinics on Saturday will also showcase world renowned athletes Dean Karnazes, Jeff Galloway and former Big Sur Marathon winners. Marathon merchandise and race registration will take place throughout the Expo.
For more information about any of the event, call 831-625-6226, or e-mail:
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NCGA launches intro membership
The Northern California Golf Association launched an intro membership on Thursday, April 1, in an effort to increase participation and ensure members enjoy golf for a reasonable price.
For $36, which includes a $5 donation to the NCGA Foundation, new members will have all the benefits of NCGA membership, including greatly reduced rates at Poppy Hills in Pebble Beach and Poppy Ridge in Livermore, benefits and discounts at nearly 80 golf courses that are part of the NCGA Member Advantage program, special exclusive offers from area resorts and courses such as Pebble Beach, Pasatiempo or CordeValle, free lessons and clinics and much more.
The intro membership is only available through the NCGA’s Web site at ncga.org, and is accessible to golfers who haven’t been an NCGA member for three years.
Intro memberships will conclude at the end of the year and then the Association will assist new members in finding an established NCGA club at a golf course or from the more than 800 associate (non real-estate) clubs.
Dirty Gears MTB XC Series continues in June
South Valley Endurance will continue with its 2010 mountain bike race series at Harvey Bear Ranch County Park on June 5.
The newly titled series, Dirty Gears MTB XC, consists of four races open to all levels of mountain bikers. The inaugural race took place at Fort Ord State Park in Salinas on Feb. 21.
The series points will be tracked, giving riders the opportunity to either receive a unique handcrafted award, or just enjoy local trails and collect some prizes.
The series continues its final race at Wilder Ranch State Park on July 17.
Races begin at 9 a.m. and are USA Cycling Sanctioned. For more information, log on to: www.svendurance.com
