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Highway 1 Slip-Out Near Rocky Creek Bridge Causes Big Sur Marathon Course Re-Route
CARMEL, CA – April 10, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – 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…
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Big Sur Welcomes the World
CARMEL, CA – March 25, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The highly anticipated Big Sur International Marathon Weekend is just around the corner, set to kick off on April 26th with an exciting Race Health and…
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Monterey Bay Half Marathon: Athletic Achievement, Coastal Beauty, and Community Spirit
MONTEREY, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 2023 Monterey Bay Half Marathon, held on November 12th concluded with resounding success, bringing together thousands of participants and spectators for a spectacular display of athleticism, camaraderie, and community…
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Big Sur International Marathon Named Best Marathon in California By Race Raves
CARMEL, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The runners have spoken, and the Big Sur Marathon has been named the top marathon in California. RaceRaves, the leading online race finder and reviews community for runners and endurance…
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Running On The Ragged and Windy Edge of The Western World at The Big Sur International Marathon
CARMEL, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – 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 in Carmel for another unforgettable event on…
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Runners Embrace the Challenge and Beauty Of The Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon And Half Marathon
Napa, California /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 2023 Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon and Half Marathon concluded on Sunday, once again leaving a trail of unforgettable memories for all who attended. 6,000 runners from all over…
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2023 Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon & Half Marathon at Full Capacity as Runners Gear Up for Race Weekend
Napa, California /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 2023 Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon & Half Marathon has officially sold out, with runners from around the world gearing up for the highly anticipated race. The event, scheduled for…
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Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon Announces New Partner: ZOZOFIT
Napa Valley, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon & Half Marathon is proud to announce its newest partner, ZOZOFIT, a technology company specializing in 3D fitness tracking and body measurements. ZOZOFIT is…
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Kaiser Permanente Renews Title Sponsorship of the San Francisco Half Marathon for 19th Year
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The San Francisco Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K presented by Pamakid Runners returns on February 5, 2023, after a renewal from title sponsor, Kaiser Permanente. This year marks the race’s 39th year…
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Tropf Triumphs Again at Big Sur Marathon Return
CARMEL, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – For the first time in three years, the Big Sur Marathon took place along Highway 1 from Big Sur to Carmel, CA on the last Sunday in April. Returning 2019…
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Ann Centner Breaks Women’s Course Record at Napa Valley Marathon
NAPA, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Chilly morning temperatures gave way to perfect running conditions as Ann Centner, 30, of Tallahassee, Florida, made history on the Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon course on Sunday morning. Centner,…
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Napa Valley Marathon & Half Marathon Welcomes Strong Elite Field for 2022
NAPA, CA/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – This Sunday, March 6th, wine country will play host to the Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon & Half Marathon as it welcomes its strongest elite field in the race’s 43-year history.…
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Chandon to Host On-Course Cheer Zone at Napa Valley Marathon
NAPA, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The organizers of the Napa Valley Marathon & Half Marathon are excited to welcome Chandon as an on-course activation partner for the March 6, 2022 race. Chandon, an exceptional winery in…
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HydraPak to Support Cupless/ Racing at Big Sur Marathon
Oakland, CA (February 16, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – HydraPak and the Big Sur Marathon Foundation (BSMF) are excited to announce their partnership for the 35th Annual Big Sur International Marathon this April, further aligning with…
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Blistering Pace Taps Recover Brands as Premier Sustainability Partner
NAPA, CA. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Blistering Pace Race Management (BPRM) is thrilled to expand their partnership with Recover Brands to encompass all five of the event management company’s West Coast events. Recover Brands creates eco-friendly…
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Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon Reaches Early Sell Out for 2022 Race
NAPA, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – For the first time since 2020, the Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon and Half Marathon will return to wine country to the tune of a sold out field. With just…
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Revelshine Sustainable Wines Partners With New WineShine Half Marathon
NAPA, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The WineShine Half Marathon is thrilled to welcome Revelshine as the sustainable-premium-wine partner for its 2022 inaugural event. Revelshine, a premium, world-class wine in a sustainable, portable and recyclable aluminum bottle,…
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Inaugural WineShine Half Marathon to Debut in the Napa Valley Next Summer
NAPA, CA – The nonprofit Napa Valley Marathon, Inc., is thrilled to announce the launch of a new summer race in wine country, the WineShine Half Marathon & 3.9-Miler. The inaugural race, which starts and…
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Blistering Pace Race Management Welcomes Christy Slye as Director of Experience
NAPA, CALIFORNIA—Blistering Pace Race Management is thrilled to announce that Christy Slye has joined their growing staff as Director of Experience, bringing 30 years of relationship and sales management to the table. Christy’s tenure in…
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Big Sur Marathon Foundation Taps Blistering Pace Race Management as Organization Reboots
CARMEL, CA. – As the running industry eagerly returns to in-person racing, the Big Sur Marathon Foundation (BSMF) is excited to announce their expanded partnership with Napa-based Blistering Pace Race Management (BPRM). On October 1,…
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Blistering Pace Race Management Welcomes Hillary Fujii as Director of Marketing
NAPA, CALIFORNIA—Blistering Pace Race Management is thrilled to announce that Hillary Fujii has joined the growing staff as Director of Marketing, bringing valuable perspective and expertise to the organization’s expanding list of clients and events.…
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Napa Valley Marathon Kicks Off Virtual Race Experience
NAPA, CA — On Thursday morning, the Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon and Half Marathon opened registration for their new wine-themed virtual experience, The Perfect Pairing. The announcement comes after the organization made the difficult…
The 2021 Napa Valley Marathon Has Been Cancelled
NAPA, CALIFORNIA — The 43rd Annual Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon and Half Marathon has officially been cancelled as an in-person event for 2021. The NVM board of directors made this difficult decision as they…
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Running For Office Launches Registration for Election-Themed Virtual Challenges
VIRTUAL EVENT — The Running For Office Virtual Challenge (RFO) is a digital running event aimed at mobilizing the democratic electorate to #exercisetovote for the 20 days leading up to the 2020 election. Registration opened…
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27 Olympic Trials Qualifiers Gear Up for Atlanta with the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon
Local runners will compete for $6000 in a tune-up race for the Olympic Marathon Trials The 37th Annual Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon returns to Golden Gate Park on Sunday, February 2, 2020. With the…
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Napa Valley Marathon and Half Marathon Teams Up with Emma Coburn for Race Weekend
The Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon and Half Marathon, operated by Blistering Pace Race Management, is excited to announce professional runner Emma Coburn’s inclusion to race weekend. Emma will be on hand in several capacities,…
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Napa Valley Marathon Welcomes Brave Like Gabe as Official Charity Partner
Professional runner Gabriele “Gabe” Grunewald was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare salivary gland cancer, in 2009. From day one of her diagnosis, she knew running would be an integral part in her journey…
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