Record Field Expected at 22nd Big Sur International Marathon
Nyakundi to defend men's title

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Posted Friday, 27 April, 2007

CARMEL, Calif. - (April 25, 2007) - The twenty-second presentation of the Big Sur International Marathon will host a record number of entrants in the various race events that take place on Sunday, April 29. Over 12,000 runners will participate in the marathon, relay, 21 mile walk, 10.6 miles walk, the 5K and the School 5K Competition.

"We are proud not only of our world acclaimed marathon, but also of our award winning Youth Fitness Program "Just Run" where 4,200 children have logged over 104,000 miles this school year," commented Wally Kastner, Race Director. "Over 2,200 kids will take part in our 5K goal race next Sunday. We expect the program to double in size in 2008. I would like to thank everyone who has helped accomplish this remarkable achievement."

2007 Big Sur International Marathon Elite Field
MEN
* Charles Nyamoki Nyakundi (KEN), 32, Burnsville, MI, bib 1, defending champion
* Hector Lopez, 39, Gardena, CA, bib 4, former champion
* Joseph Angulo, 41, Fresno, CA, bib 9
* Andy Martin, 32, Los Osos, CA, bib 10
* Tony Torres, age 37, Cedar Glen, CA, bib 12
* Jesus Campos, age 22, King City, CA, bib 13, placed 5th in 2006
* Oswaldo Lopez, 35, Seaside, CA, bib 14
* Jorge Diaz, 34, Seaside, CA, bib 15
* Jeff Gardina, 24, Santa Cruz, CA, bib 17

WOMEN
* Tammy Slusser, 42, Monroeville, PA, bib 5, runner-up last year
* Elisa Angulo, 25, Fresno, CA, bib 8

[B]FUN FACTS[/B}
State and Country Breakdown
* 49 States (missing North Dakota)
* 23 Countries (Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, Brazil, Japan, Australia, Columbia, France, Italy, Afghanistan, Bermuda, Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland, Belgium, Cambodia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Swaziland, Sweden, Thailand and Uruguay)

Active Military Participants
* 269

Donations to Youth Fitness Program "Just Run" at Registration
* $3,238 with online registration
* $2,052 through the Active.com charity runner program

Number of Schools Participating in the Schools' Competition
* 27

More information on Sunday's races and weekend events can be found at: BSIM.org

Contact: Franca Gargiulo, Director Media Relations, (415) 564-2600; franca.gargiulo@att.net

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