Changes to the Big Sur Marathon course because of the recent landslide along Highway 1 have been approved, enabling the race to go on as scheduled on April 28
CARMEL – The final steps in rerouting the Big Sur International Marathon course were finalized and approved by the organization’s foundation Wednesday afternoon.
The slip-out of a portion of the southbound lane of Highway 1 near Rocky Creek Bridge on March 30 made it unsafe for runners to run the regular route. The layout Preister was talking about is from 2011. It is being used again with subtle changes as the marathon will start near the finish line and run through parts of Point Lobos State Park on its return.
From there runners participating in the marathon, the relay and 21-miler will run 12 miles before turning around just north of Rocky Creek Bridge and returning. “With an international marathon of this magnitude, you need to have it certified,” Preister said. “Our marathon has its challenges from terrain to the elements.”Big Sur businesses, workers impacted by Highway 1 closure due to weekend slip-out
More than 10,000 runners are expected to take part in one of the six races on April 28, with the marathon sold out with 4,500 participants.
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