Press Releases

CARMEL, CA, January 21, 2025 – The non-profit Big Sur Marathon Foundation (BSMF) is thrilled to announce Jennifer Edwards as its new Executive Director. Most recently, Edwards has served as Executive Director for Falmouth Road Race, Inc., located in the seaside town of Falmouth, Massachusetts. Edwards...

CARMEL, CA – The Big Sur International Marathon welcomes long-time partner HOKA as its new presenting sponsor for the 38th annual event set to take place on April 27, 2025. This 5-year partnership builds upon HOKA’s longstanding relationship with the marathon and expands on their shared...

CARMEL, CA – The 38th Annual Big Sur International Marathon, set to take place on Sunday, April 27th, has officially SOLD OUT its five race distances – The Marathon (including entries to its VIP Program Presented by HOKA) & Marathon Relay, 21-Miler, 11-Miler, 12K, & 5K....

CARMEL, CA – April 28, 2024 – The 37th Annual Big Sur International Marathon concluded with resounding success, as runners embraced the challenge of a new out-and-back course along the coast passing through scenic Point Lobos. Despite the unexpected course alteration due to a highway slip-out...

 Highway 1 Slip-Out Near Rocky Creek Bridge Causes Big Sur Marathon Course Re-Route CARMEL, CA – April 10, 2024 – The 37th Annual Big Sur International Marathon, set to take place on Sunday, April 28th, will be re-routed to a mostly out-and-back course along Highway 1...

The wet weather Monterey County has experienced recently has caused a landslide on Highway 1 near Rocky Creek. This is on our Big Sur Marathon course. The news is very fresh and we’ll be communicating with our local authorities including CalTrans and the CA Highway Patrol...

The Big Sur Marathon Foundation mourns the passing of Big Sur International Marathon Founder, Bill Burleigh. CARMEL, CA-  Big Sur International Marathon (BSIM) and the non-profit Big Sur Marathon Foundation (BSMF) communities are saddened by the passing of BSIM Founder, Bill Burleigh. Bill died at 8...

Big Sur Marathon Foundation Names Community Engagement Manager CARMEL, CA - Bertrand Newson has been named the Community Engagement Manager for the Big Sur Marathon Foundation (BSMF).  A new position for BSMF, the Community Engagement Manager will serve in several critical areas for the nonprofit organization....

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2023   BIG SUR INTERNATIONAL MARATHON NAMED BEST MARATHON IN CALIFORNIA BY RACE RAVES CARMEL, CA – The runners have spoken, and the Big Sur Marathon has been named the top marathon in California. RaceRaves, the leading online race finder and...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2023   Boston 2 Big Sur competitor Ben Bruce wins the overall marathon title. CARMEL, CA – The Big Sur International Marathon, a bucket list race for runners worldwide, once again converged along Highway 1 from Big Sur Station to Rio Road...