Join #TeamSpinal on the Big Sur International Marathon, an unmissable event along the awe-inspiring Pacific coastline.
Renowned for its stunning scenery, challenging course and vibrant atmosphere, thousands of runners flock to the Big Sur International Marathon from around the world to experience the rugged California coastline. Embark on a 26.2 mile journey through redwood forests, along the cliffs and past Bixby Bridge for a race that’ll leave you breathless in more ways than one. Participants are offered a unique opportunity to test their limits and take the sea air along California’s Central Coast.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to take part in this unforgettable experience – join us and make a difference!
Got a ballot place?
If you are lucky enough to secure a ballot place we’d love you to join #TeamSpinal. You will receive all the perks of being part of the team and all we ask is that you raise as much as you can. All sponsorship will help us develop treatments to restore feeling and mobility for people paralysed as a result of a spinal cord injury. Click below to get started.
What can you expect from us:
Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:
- 1-to-1 personalised fundraising support
- Access to an exclusive training hub (provided by GH Training)
- Team e-newsletters
- A Spinal Research technical t-shirt
Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!
We are pleased to be supported by GH Training, a service designed to help you train for the marathon. Run by personal trainer Graeme Hilditch (author of our training guides and previous Spinal Research runner!)
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FAQs:
Is there a minimum age for taking part in the Big Sur International Marathon?
Yes, all participants in the Big Sur International Marathon must be aged 16 or older on Marathon Day.
What is the registration fee and how much do I have to fundraise?
The registration fee for the Big Sur International Marathon is £49.00 and we ask all our charity place fundraisers to raise a minimum of £2,000.00.
Please note that you have a first fundraising target of £1,000 due on the 14th March 2025.
Will I get a fundraising top to wear on the day?
Absolutely, we love to send our team a technical t-shirt to wear during the run. We will even get you an iron on name so you can personalise it.
How will I get my race pack?
You will need to collect your race pack from their Expo, which usually runs from the Friday to Saturday before the event. Make sure you allow time to collect the pack during your race day planning.
Can I race in a wheelchair?
Unfortunately not. Due to the nature of the course, The Big Sur International Marathon is unable to offer places to wheelchair runners. Please click here to find wheelchair accessible events.
I have a ballot place with the Big Sur International Marathon and would like to fundraise for Spinal Research. Can I do this and will I have a fundraising target?
Congratulations on securing a place in the ballot – we would love to have you join #TeamSpinal! Please email our Events Team.
Click below to get started.
As an own place runner, you won’t have a fundraising target. We just ask that you raise as much as possible so you can to help us fund essential research.
Who are Realbuzz?
Our partner Realbuzz, are a third-party organisation who connect runners with charities to support, and are a fantastic way to guarantee a place on high-demand races connected with a good cause. More information can be found on their website here.
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